Head to head · Utility

New Holland TL100A vs Renault 981S

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New HollandModel A

New Holland TL100A

Utility

power
98 hp
displacement
273 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full TL100A specs
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RenaultModel B

Renault 981S

Utility

power
98 hp
displacement
345 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 981S specs
New HollandNew Holland TL100A
vs
RenaultRenault 981S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
TL100A98 hp
981S98 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

TL100A is in the 82nd percentile; 981S is in the 82nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 981S higher · +72 ci (+26%)
TL100A273 ci
981S345 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

TL100A is in the 78th percentile; 981S is in the 86th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 981S higher · +2 (+50%)
TL100A4
981S6
Median Utility Tractor4

TL100A is in the 50th percentile; 981S is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ TL100A higher · +12 (+100%)
TL100A24
981S12
Median Utility Tractor12

TL100A is in the 92nd percentile; 981S is in the 50th · 4,941 models

TL100A (A)981S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
ManufacturerNew HollandRenault—
ModelTL100A981S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
ManufacturerCNHMWM—
ModelNEFD227-6—
Power Output98hp98hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,350RPM▲ TL100A+150 RPM · +6%
Cylinders46▲ 981S+2 · +50%
Displacement273ci345ci▲ 981S+72 ci · +26%
Bore4.1in3.9in▲ TL100A+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.2in4.7in▲ TL100A+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
TypeMechanical shuttleManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
Length172in175in▲ 981S+3 in · +2%
Width79.2inNot recorded—
Height96.6in108in▲ 981S+11.4 in · +12%
Operating Weight8,488lb8,930lb▲ 981S+442 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity5,743lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
Coolant3.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecNew Holland TL100ARenault 981SDifference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 82nd percentile (98 hp)B · 82nd percentile (98 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 78th percentile (273 ci)B · 86th percentile (345 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 79th percentile (8,488 lb)B · 81st percentile (8,930 lb)
A · TL100AB · 981SMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageNew Holland TL100AFull spec pageRenault 981S