Renault Super 4
Built: 7/1963–10/1965 · Series: Super 4-Baureihe
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Renault Super 4 (1963-1965): water-cooled three-cylinder farm tractor with 22.1 kW output and a top speed of 25 km/h from the Super 4 series
The Super 4 was built from July 1963 to October 1965 as part of the Super 4 series and belonged to the smaller standard tractors in Renault's 1960s programme, aimed at holdings moving up from two-cylinder to more capable multi-cylinder engines.
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The water-cooled three-cylinder engine displaces 2,038 cm³ and delivers 22.1 kW at 2,000 rpm, equivalent to 30 horsepower. With a weight of 1,780 kg, a wheelbase of 1,870 mm and a width of 1,520 mm, plus a top speed of 25 km/h, the Super 4 was a typical representative of the lower standard class of its time.
Three-cylinder diesel engines of just over two litres displacement filled the gap between smaller two-cylinder models and larger four-cylinder tractors in the early 1960s, offering smoother running than two-cylinder units at moderate purchase cost. The width of 1,520 mm matched the standard dimension typical for arable farm tractors at the time.
When buying a used Super 4, the radiator and water pump should be checked for leaks, since these parts are often worn after decades of use. The clutch and gearbox also deserve a test drive under load, as spare parts for this series are today mostly obtainable through specialist collectors and restorers. A look underneath the engine for oil traces also gives a good indication of the condition of the crankshaft seal.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Super 4
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,038 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,280 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,520 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,570 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,870 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,780 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6V/1R or 10V/2Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 lcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1,269correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.4 kW/t (22 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 17% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Renault Super 4 have?
The Renault Super 4 delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Renault Super 4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,780 kg.
What engine does the Renault Super 4 have?
3 cylinders, 2,038 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault Super 4 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Super 4?
3,280 mm × 1,520 mm × 1,570 mm.
When was the Renault Super 4 built?
Production years: 7/1963–10/1965.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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