The milestones #1981 – 1995
The period after 1981 continued to be shaped by market consolidation. Agricultural businesses became larger, and some agricultural machinery brands disappeared, but Renault untiringly continued to drive progress. In 1987, Renault Agriculture launched the industry-defining HYDROSTABLE four-point cab suspension. Advances in electronics supported developments such as the ACET on-board computer and ECOCONTROL. At the same time, powershift transmissions became more and more popular.
1981
In 1981, Renault Agriculture presented its new TX 16 series high-horsepower tractors at the SIMA. The top model was the 145-14 TX with 135 hp delivered by a 6.2-l six-cylinder MWM engine. The 12/12 gearbox with four ranges and three speeds featured a mechanical reverse shuttle.
The new TX 16 high-horsepower tractors featured the yellow/ochre/black colour scheme introduced in 1980 right from the start. These colours superseded the previous orange paint.
