Case-IH JX 55 (A) or Renault Ceres 65/II?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the JX 55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ceres 65/II has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Renault Ceres 65/II suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 62% (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
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 | JX 55 (A) | Ceres 65/II | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the JX 55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ceres 65/II 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 JX 55 (A) and the Ceres 65/II. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the JX 55 (A) and the Ceres 65/II. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 32.2 L/min (8.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 52.3 L/min (13.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | AheadThe Renault Ceres 65/II has 62% more hydraulic flow (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) than the Case-IH JX 55 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,692 kg (5,935 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 2,870 kg (6,327 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,641 kg (5,822 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 2,860 kg (6,305 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 5,100 kg (11,244 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the JX 55 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 18 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the JX 55 (A) and the Ceres 65/II. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | 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? | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX55” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 65/II” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2002–2004 | 1994–1998 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH JX 55 (A) is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Renault Ceres 65/II has 62% more hydraulic flow (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) than the Case-IH JX 55 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH JX 55 (A) is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- 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.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the JX 55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Ceres 65/II has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources