Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ or VALMET 6850 HiTech?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Ares 626 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6850 HiTech has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 18% (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) more three-point lift.
- The VALMET 6850 HiTech suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (1,000 kg / 2,205 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?
| Question | Ares 626 RX/RZ | 6850 HiTech | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 88.3 kW (118.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 88.3 kW (118.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Ares 626 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6850 HiTech has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| 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 Ares 626 RX/RZ and the 6850 HiTech. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Ares 626 RX/RZ and the 6850 HiTech. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 73.8 L/min (19.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Ares 626 RX/RZ. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,640 kg (19,048 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 7,340 kg (16,182 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | AheadThe Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ has 18% more lift (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the VALMET 6850 HiTech (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,860 kg (12,919 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 4,720 kg (10,406 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ is 24% heavier (1,140 kg / 2,513 lb) than the VALMET 6850 HiTech (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | AheadThe VALMET 6850 HiTech has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 32Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 36Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Ares 626 RX/RZ and the 6850 HiTech. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | 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? | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 6850 HiTech. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6850 HiTech” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2002–2003 | 1998–2006 | 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 626 RX/RZ has 18% more lift (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the VALMET 6850 HiTech (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ is 24% heavier (1,140 kg / 2,513 lb) than the VALMET 6850 HiTech (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The VALMET 6850 HiTech has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Renault Ares 626 RX/RZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% 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.
- 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 Ares 626 RX/RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6850 HiTech has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- 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.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources