- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Lab tested ×1
- 2001–2003
- 272 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault Ares 636 RZ specs: hp, weight, years
JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 54 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere DPS 6068 TRT54. The manufacturer claimed 128.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2022 measured 118.0 hp at the PTO of the Ares 636 RZ (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 116.0 hp — 9.6% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
128.3 hp
95.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 12,985 lb
- 3-point lift
- 19,048 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Renault Ares 636 RZ specs: key facts
The Renault Ares 636 RZ was built from 2001 to 2003.
Only one version of the Renault Ares 636 RZ has a laboratory test on record: the Ares 636 RZ (4 WD) produced 88.0 kW (118.0 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2022.Source 1
The Renault Ares 636 RZ has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 95.7 kW (128.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault Ares 636 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The Renault Ares 636 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 54 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The Renault Ares 636 RZ weighs 5,890 kg (12,985 lb) unladen.
The Renault Ares 636 RZ has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ares 636 RZ lifts 8,640 kg (19,048 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”
How does the Ares 636 RZ compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 8,640 kg is high for its class — 47% above the median of 5,862 kg across the 178 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
32 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 16 across the 228 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 255 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an Ares 636 RZ have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2022 measured 118.0 hp at the PTO of the Ares 636 RZ (4 WD). For the Ares 636 RZ as a whole the figure is the 128.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”; OECD test report 2022, 2002
What engine is in an Ares 636 RZ?
An Ares 636 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 54, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. Ares 636 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere DPS 6068 TRT54.
| Make & model | JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 54 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 411 lb·ft · 557 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”
How much will an Ares 636 RZ lift?
An Ares 636 RZ lifts 19,048 lb (8,640 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,857 psi · 197 bar |
| Lift at ends | 19,048 lb · 8,640 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm @ 1,976 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”
What transmission does an Ares 636 RZ have?
Transmission specifications for the Ares 636 RZ are below.
| Clutch | Oil-immersed GIMA multi-disc clutch with four discs and 230 mm diameter |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet GIMA disc brake acting on half axles |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”
How much does an Ares 636 RZ weigh?
An Ares 636 RZ weighs 12,985 lb (5,890 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,985 lb · 5,890 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm |
| Length | 242.1 in · 6,150 mm |
| Width | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Height | 115.9 in · 2,945 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.1 in · 510 mm |
| Front track | 62.2–85.8 in · 1,580–2,180 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9–86.6 in · 1,700–2,200 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.9 ft · 4.53 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”
What oil does an Ares 636 RZ take, and how much?
An Ares 636 RZ engine takes 22.2 qt (21.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.2 qt · 21.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 74.0 qt · 70.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an Ares 636 RZ burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2022 (tested as the Ares 636 RZ (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 88.0 kW (118.0 hp) at 1,051 rpm | 26.13 L/h 6.90 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 86.5 kW (116.0 hp) at 1,101 rpm | 26.38 L/h 6.97 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 87.5 kW (117.3 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 25.38 L/h 6.70 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2022
Which tractors compare with an Ares 636 RZ?
Within 10% of its 128.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH CVX-130128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
- Steyr CVT 130128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
- John Deere 6630 Premium128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
- Massey Ferguson 6190 (A)128.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
- John Deere 6630128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
- Fiat F-130 DT128.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1996Side by side with the Ares 636 RZ →
Common questions about the Renault Ares 636 RZ
Is an Ares 636 RZ two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ares 636 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an Ares 636 RZ have?
An Ares 636 RZ has a independent 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm rear PTO on a 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2022; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 636 RZ”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 022: Renault Ares 636 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2022 · published 2002-11-15 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 636 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109554 · revision 909924. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document