Case-IH MX 180 or Renault Ares 836 RZ?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the Ares 836 RZ: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
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 | MX 180 | Ares 836 RZ | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 131.0 kW (175.7 hp)OECD Test 1890Measured PTO power is 2% below the claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) (133.9 kW (179.6 hp)) — a different quantity: the gap is what the engine claim does not reach the shaft. | 132.9 kW (178.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the Ares 836 RZ: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| 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 MX 180 and the Ares 836 RZ. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 112.6 kW (151.0 hp)OECD Test 1890 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Ares 836 RZ. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 119.2 L/min (31.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ares 836 RZ. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,455 kg (16,435 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 11,560 kg (25,485 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MX 180: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”); the Ares 836 RZ: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 8,725 kg (19,235 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 8,150 kg (17,968 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | 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? | 12,500 kg (27,558 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 32Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | AheadThe Renault Ares 836 RZ has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Case-IH MX 180 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MX 180 and the Ares 836 RZ. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 2109, 2004 | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 1890, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”; OECD test report 2109, 2004 | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2002 | 2001–2005 | 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 836 RZ has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Case-IH MX 180 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- 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 MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the Ares 836 RZ: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MX 180: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”); the Ares 836 RZ: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- 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