Case-IH CX 90 or Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the CX 90 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ares 546 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ suits road haulage better on this data: 29% (1,760 kg / 3,880 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | CX 90 | Ares 546 RX/RZ | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 66.2 kW (88.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 66.2 kW (88.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the CX 90 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ares 546 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the CX 90 and the Ares 546 RX/RZ. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the CX 90 and the Ares 546 RX/RZ. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 64.3 L/min (17.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ares 546 RX/RZ. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,972 kg (6,552 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 8,640 kg (19,048 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the CX 90: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90”); the Ares 546 RX/RZ: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,705 kg (8,168 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 5,165 kg (11,387 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ is 39% heavier (1,460 kg / 3,219 lb) than the Case-IH CX 90 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 7,760 kg (17,108 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | AheadThe Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ has 29% higher maximum permissible mass (1,760 kg / 3,880 lb) than the Case-IH CX 90 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 8 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 32Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | Sources disagreeNo call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the CX 90. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the CX 90 and the Ares 546 RX/RZ. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90”; OECD test report 1898, 2000 | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1998–2000 | 2002–2004 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ is 39% heavier (1,460 kg / 3,219 lb) than the Case-IH CX 90 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ has 29% higher maximum permissible mass (1,760 kg / 3,880 lb) than the Case-IH CX 90 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the CX 90 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ares 546 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the CX 90: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX90”); the Ares 546 RX/RZ: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the CX 90.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources