The milestones #1971 – 1980
Technical progress in the tractor segment did not lose any momentum throughout the 1970s. At the time, most of the tractors sold already had all-wheel drive. The average power output of new tractors continued to increase, and from 1974 onwards, the top model in Renault’s range of tractors was the 1451-4 with 145 hp. Efficient turbo engines were initially introduced in the top performance segment. In 1980, the company’s product colours changed from orange to ochre/black.
1974
In 1974, Renault brought its most powerful tractor at the time on the market – the 1451-4. With a six-cylinder MWM turbodiesel engine with 6.2 l displacement, this tractor delivered an output of 145 hp at 2,400 rpm. The transmission and front axle were manufactured by ZF.
From 1977 onwards, Renault Agriculture started to offer front linkages and front PTOs for its high-horsepower tractors. These allowed multiple work processes to be combined even more effectively in a single pass and therefore delivered economic and ecological benefits. They helped protect the soil and saved farmers time and fuel.
In 1980, the colour scheme was changed from orange to ochre and black.
