Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) or Renault Ceres 325?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860”); the Ceres 325: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1968) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Renault Ceres 325 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 35% (12.9 L/min / 3.4 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 35% (739 kg / 1,629 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?
| Question | R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) | Ceres 325 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 45.1 kW (60.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 45.3 kW (60.7 hp)OECD Test 1968 | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860”); the Ceres 325: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1968) — 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 R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) and the Ceres 325. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | 37.1 kW (49.8 hp)OECD Test 1968 | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 37.2 L/min (9.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 50.1 L/min (13.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | AheadThe Renault Ceres 325 has 35% more hydraulic flow (12.9 L/min / 3.4 gpm) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,131 kg (4,698 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 2,870 kg (6,327 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | AheadThe Renault Ceres 325 has 35% more lift (739 kg / 1,629 lb) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,860 kg (6,305 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 3,520 kg (7,760 lb) to 3,655 kg (8,058 lb), varies by configurationTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ceres 325 is 23% heavier (660 kg / 1,455 lb) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 5,560 kg (12,258 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 20OECD test report 1968, 2001 | Sources disagreeNo call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the Ceres 325. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) and the Ceres 325. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | 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? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 1979, 2002 | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the Ceres 325. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860” | 4WDOECD test report 1968, 2001; OECD test report 1979, 2002; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1988–2000 | 2000–2004 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ceres 325 is newer: production began 12 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 325 has 35% more hydraulic flow (12.9 L/min / 3.4 gpm) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Ceres 325 has 35% more lift (739 kg / 1,629 lb) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Ceres 325 is 23% heavier (660 kg / 1,455 lb) than the Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Ceres 325 is newer: production began 12 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 power at the PTO shaft: the R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7860”); the Ceres 325: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1968) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the Ceres 325.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources