Fiat TL 90 (DT) or Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ: three-point lift and maximum permissible mass. It is also ahead on forward gears.

  • The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 158% (5,290 kg / 11,662 lb) more three-point lift.
  • 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?

Buyer questions for Fiat TL 90 (DT) and Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ, with the call on each
QuestionTL 90 (DT)Ares 546 RX/RZCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?60.6 kW (81.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”61.2 kW (82.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
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 TL 90 (DT) and the Ares 546 RX/RZ.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the TL 90 (DT) and the Ares 546 RX/RZ.
Which pumps more oil for implements?60.0 L/min (15.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ares 546 RX/RZ.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,350 kg (7,385 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”8,640 kg (19,048 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”AheadThe Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ has 158% more lift (5,290 kg / 11,662 lb) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?4,225 kg (9,315 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”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 22% heavier (940 kg / 2,072 lb) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?6,000 kg (13,228 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”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 Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?20 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”32Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”AheadThe Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the TL 90 (DT) 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, “Fiatagri TL90”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?540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”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, “Fiatagri TL90”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri TL90”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1998–20042002–2004EvenSame 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 has 158% more lift (5,290 kg / 11,662 lb) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ is 22% heavier (940 kg / 2,072 lb) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (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 Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault Ares 546 RX/RZ has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Fiat TL 90 (DT) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • 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.
  • 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