Overview
The Renault 68-12 RS is a two-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1983 and 1987. It is equipped with a 3.8L 4-cylinder MWM diesel engine rated at 68 hp and features a 12-speed transmission providing 12 forward and reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Torque:
The MWM D227-4 diesel engine delivers 68 hp at 2350 RPM and generates 169.6 lb-ft of torque at a rated speed of 1500 RPM.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The rear lift is rated at 6,505 lbs supported by a hydraulic system with a total flow of 11.0 gpm.
Mechanical Configuration:
This model features a 94.1-inch wheelbase, hydrostatic power steering, dry disc brakes, and a dual-speed 540/1000 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Manufacturer | Renault |
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Engine
| Engine type | MWM 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.724 inches (98 x 120 mm) |
| Description | MWM D227-4 / diesel / 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 230.0 ci (3.8 L) |
| Power | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2350 |
| Torque | 169.6 lb-ft (230.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Dry disc brakes / standard |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 11.0 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 6,505 lbs (2950 kg) |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 100.8 inches (256 cm) |
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| Length | 157.9 inches (401 cm) |
| Weight | 6,703 lbs (3040 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 6,703 lbs (3040 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Variants
| 68-14 | 4WD |
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