Hürlimann H-656 XA or Renault Ceres 75 X (A)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Hürlimann H-656 XA is ahead on forward gears.

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 Hürlimann H-656 XA and Renault Ceres 75 X (A), with the call on each
QuestionH-656 XACeres 75 X (A)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?43.6 kW (58.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”43.8 kW (58.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”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 H-656 XA and the Ceres 75 X (A).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-656 XA and the Ceres 75 X (A).
Which pumps more oil for implements?46.8 L/min (12.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ceres 75 X (A).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,897 kg (4,181 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”2,870 kg (6,327 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-656 XA: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”); the Ceres 75 X (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”3,160 kg (6,967 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ceres 75 X (A) is 22% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the Hürlimann H-656 XA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”5,300 kg (11,684 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”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?45Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”18 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”AheadThe Hürlimann H-656 XA has 125% more forward gears (25 gears) than the Renault Ceres 75 X (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the H-656 XA and the Ceres 75 X (A).
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”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, “Hürlimann XA 656”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-656 XA.
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1999–20041994–1998Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-656 XA is newer: production began 5 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 75 X (A) is 22% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the Hürlimann H-656 XA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-656 XA has 125% more forward gears (25 gears) than the Renault Ceres 75 X (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-656 XA is newer: production began 5 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 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 figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the H-656 XA: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 656”); the Ceres 75 X (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 75X”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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