- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×2
- 2001–2005
- 869 built
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 696 RZ specs: hp, weight, years
JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 55 or 6068 TRT 72 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere DPS 6068 TRT55 or John Deere 6068 TRT 72. The manufacturer claimed 138 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2026 measured 131.0 hp at the PTO of the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD); OECD Test 2122 measured 130.9 hp at the PTO of the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 125.4 hp — 9.2% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
138 hp
103 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 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
- 13,305 lb
- 3-point lift
- 19,048 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Renault Ares 696 RZ specs: key facts
The Renault Ares 696 RZ was built from 2001 to 2005.
Only one version of the Renault Ares 696 RZ has a laboratory test on record: the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD) produced 97.7 kW (131.0 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2026; the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD) produced 97.6 kW (130.9 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2122.Source 1,Source 2
The Renault Ares 696 RZ has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 103 kW (138 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault Ares 696 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1,Source 3
The Renault Ares 696 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 55 or 6068 TRT 72 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The Renault Ares 696 RZ weighs 6,035 kg (13,305 lb) unladen.
The Renault Ares 696 RZ has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ares 696 RZ lifts 8,640 kg (19,048 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ”
How does the Ares 696 RZ compare with its class?
- Strength:
32 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 16 across the 215 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an Ares 696 RZ have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2026 measured 131.0 hp at the PTO of the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD); OECD Test 2122 measured 130.9 hp at the PTO of the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD). For the Ares 696 RZ as a whole the figure is the 138 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ”; OECD test report 2026, 2002; OECD test report 2122, 2004
What engine is in an Ares 696 RZ?
An Ares 696 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 55 or 6068 TRT 72, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. Ares 696 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere DPS 6068 TRT55. Ares 696 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068 TRT 72.
| Make & model | JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 55 or 6068 TRT 72 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 411 lb·ft · 556.6 N·m @ 1,500 rpmSource 2,Source 3Sources disagree411 lb·ft · 556.6 N·m (OECD test report 2122, 2004)400 lb·ft · 542.0 N·m (OECD test report 2026, 2002) |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ”
How much will an Ares 696 RZ lift?
An Ares 696 RZ lifts 19,048 lb (8,640 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centreSource 3 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,828 psi · 195 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 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ”
What transmission does an Ares 696 RZ have?
Transmission specifications for the Ares 696 RZ are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ”
How much does an Ares 696 RZ weigh?
An Ares 696 RZ weighs 13,305 lb (6,035 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,305 lb · 6,035 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 | 59.8–84.3 in · 1,520–2,140 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 696 RZ”
What oil does an Ares 696 RZ take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the Ares 696 RZ are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Transmission & hydraulic | 74.0 qt · 70.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an Ares 696 RZ burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2026 (tested as the Ares 696 RZ (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
1 other test of this model is on record; figures differ between configurations.
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 97.7 kW (131.0 hp) at 937 rpm | 27.15 L/h 7.17 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 93.5 kW (125.4 hp) at 1,097 rpm | 28.27 L/h 7.47 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 97.4 kW (130.6 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 27.75 L/h 7.33 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2026
Which tractors compare with an Ares 696 RZ?
Within 10% of its 138 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland TM 150138 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
- Fendt Favorit 714 Vario138 hp engine, claimed · from 1998Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
- VALMET 8450 HiTech138 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2003Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
- Claas Ares 697 ATZ138 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2007Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
- Fendt 415 Vario138 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2013Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
- VALMET 8450138 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2001Side by side with the Ares 696 RZ →
Common questions about the Renault Ares 696 RZ
Is an Ares 696 RZ two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ares 696 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an Ares 696 RZ have?
An Ares 696 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 reports 2026 and 2122; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 696 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 2/2 026: Renault Ares 696 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2026 · published 2002-11-22 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 122: Claas Ares 696 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2122 · published 2004-04-21 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 122: Renault Ares 696 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2122 · published 2004-04-21 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 696 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109556 · revision 993442. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document