Ford 8770 or Renault Ares 836 RZ?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Renault Ares 836 RZ: three-point lift. It is also ahead on PTO speeds.

  • The Renault Ares 836 RZ suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 540 rpm.
  • The Renault Ares 836 RZ suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 55% (4,080 kg / 8,995 lb) more three-point lift.

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 Ford 8770 and Renault Ares 836 RZ, with the call on each
Question8770Ares 836 RZCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?133.8 kW (179.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”132.9 kW (178.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 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 8770 and the Ares 836 RZ.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 8770 and the Ares 836 RZ.
Which pumps more oil for implements?126.1 L/min (33.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ares 836 RZ.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?7,480 kg (16,491 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”11,560 kg (25,485 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”AheadThe Renault Ares 836 RZ has 55% more lift (4,080 kg / 8,995 lb) than the Ford 8770 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?8,748 kg (19,286 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”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?12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 8770.
Which has the wider choice of gears?18 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”32Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”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 8770 and the Ares 836 RZ.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”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?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”540/1000 rpmOECD test report 2109, 2004AheadThe Renault Ares 836 RZ offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Ford 8770 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 8770.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8770”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”; OECD test report 2109, 2004EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1993–19992001–2005Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ares 836 RZ 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 Ares 836 RZ has 55% more lift (4,080 kg / 8,995 lb) than the Ford 8770 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault Ares 836 RZ offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Ford 8770 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Renault Ares 836 RZ is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 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 difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources