Renault 80-12 TX
Built: 9/1985–3/1987 · Series: TX-Baureihe
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Renault TX: comfort borrowed from the car division, 78 to 135 hp, four- and six-cylinder diesels, the most comfortable Renault series of its era
At the 1981 SIMA show, Renault Agriculture introduced the TX series, carrying comfort features from its in-house car development over to the tractor — an unusual approach at the time that made the TX line Renault's most comfortable series of its era.
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The register lists 24 live models, from the 103-12 TX to the 133-14 TX, built between 1981 and 1994. Output ranges from 57.4 to 106.7 kW, or 78 to 135 hp, weight from 3,100 to 6,750 kg, displacement from 4,156 to 6,234 cm3, across four- and six-cylinder engines.
In September 1982, Renault added the TS series, a reduced-specification entry version of the TX with only one door, which further underlined the TX's positioning as the comfort model.
With its broad output range of roughly 80 to 135 hp, the TX series formed the backbone of Renault Agriculture's mid-to-upper power segment for more than a decade.
When buying a used, comfort-oriented TX series, besides clutch, gearbox and hydraulic tightness, the condition of the more elaborate cab specification and suspension matters especially, being more prone to wear than the simpler TS or RS version; rust on cab and mudguards after decades of field use is common too. Parts have run through the Claas parts network since Renault Agriculture's dissolution. PTO and three-point hitch correspond in this power class to ISO 730 Category II to III, at 540 or 1,000 rpm.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault TX-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 78 hp (57.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 258 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,156 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.6correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,934 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,980 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,775 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,428 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V/12R, 8V/4R or 16V/8Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 9.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 16.9 R 34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 73 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 164correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.5 kW/t (57 kW / 3.1 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 54% 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 80-12 TX have?
The Renault 80-12 TX delivers 78 hp.
How much does the Renault 80-12 TX weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,100 kg.
What engine does the Renault 80-12 TX have?
4 cylinders, 4,156 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault 80-12 TX go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault 80-12 TX?
3,934 mm × 1,980 mm × 2,775 mm.
When was the Renault 80-12 TX built?
Production years: 9/1985–3/1987.
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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Other models in this series
103-12 TX
103-14 TX
103-52 TX
103-54 TX
106-14 SP
106-54 TL
110-54 TX
113-12 TX
113-14 TX
120-14 TX
120-54 TX
133-14 TX
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