Overview
The Renault 55-12 LB is a 2WD utility farm tractor manufactured by Carraro in Italy between 1987 and 1998. It features a 51 hp air-cooled Deutz 2.8L 3-cylinder diesel engine and a 12-speed transmission with a mechanical shuttle. The unit is equipped with a Type II rear hitch providing a 7,666 lb lift capacity and an independent 540/1000 RPM PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is equipped with an air-cooled Deutz 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 51 hp at 2350 RPM with 130.5 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a 12-speed transmission with four gears in three ranges, a mechanical shuttle, and planetary final drives.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
The rear Type II hitch is rated for a 7,666 lb lift capacity and is supported by a hydraulic system providing 9.6 gpm flow at 2611 psi.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Italy |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Renault |
| Manufacturer | Carraro |
Engine
| Engine type | Deutz 2.8L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (62.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.724 inches (98 x 120 mm) |
| Description | Deutz F3 L 912 / diesel / 3-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci (2.8 L) |
| Power | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2350 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 130.5 lb-ft (177.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed Four gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. |
| Type | Four gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2611 psi (180.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.6 gpm (36.3 lpm) |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 7666 lbs (3477 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52.4 to 76 inches (133 to 193 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 89.8 inches (228 cm) |
| Length | 131.1 inches (332 cm) |
| Max weight | 10141 lbs (4599 kg) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 74.8 inches (130 to 189 cm) |
| Weight | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Width | 66.1 inches*Minimum width. (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 / 12.4-36 |
References
| Description | Baureihe LB published in 1992, by Renault |
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Variants
| 55-12 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 55-14 | 4WD |