- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2001–2004
- 448 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 826 RZ specs: hp, weight, years
JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 71 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere DPS 6068HRT71. The manufacturer claimed 172.7 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2129 measured 157.6 hp at the PTO of the Ares 826 RZ (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 145.4 hp — 15.8% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
172.7 hp
128.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 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
- 17,042 lb
- 3-point lift
- 25,485 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Renault Ares 826 RZ specs: key facts
The Renault Ares 826 RZ was built from 2001 to 2004.
Only one version of the Renault Ares 826 RZ has a laboratory test on record: the Ares 826 RZ (4 WD) produced 117.5 kW (157.6 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2129.Source 2
The Renault Ares 826 RZ has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 128.8 kW (172.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault Ares 826 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The Renault Ares 826 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 71 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The Renault Ares 826 RZ weighs 7,730 kg (17,042 lb) unladen.
The Renault Ares 826 RZ has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ares 826 RZ lifts 11,560 kg (25,485 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”
How does the Ares 826 RZ compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 11,560 kg is high for its class — 68% above the median of 6,900 kg across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 144 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an Ares 826 RZ have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2129 measured 157.6 hp at the PTO of the Ares 826 RZ (4 WD). For the Ares 826 RZ as a whole the figure is the 172.7 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”; OECD test report 2129, 2004
What engine is in an Ares 826 RZ?
An Ares 826 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 71, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. Ares 826 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere DPS 6068HRT71.
| Make & model | JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 71 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 510 lb·ft · 692 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”
How much will an Ares 826 RZ lift?
An Ares 826 RZ lifts 25,485 lb (11,560 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,480 psi · 171 bar |
| Lift at ends | 25,485 lb · 11,560 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmSource 2Engages under load |
| PTO shaft | 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”
What transmission does an Ares 826 RZ have?
Transmission specifications for the Ares 826 RZ are below.
| Clutch | Gima multi-disc wet clutch with seven discs and 230 mm disc diameter |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”
How much does an Ares 826 RZ weigh?
An Ares 826 RZ weighs 17,042 lb (7,730 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,042 lb · 7,730 kg7,890 |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in · 2,876 mm |
| Length | 178.7 in · 4,540 mm |
| Width | 100.4–111.4 in · 2,550–2,830 mm |
| Height | 119.5 in · 3,035 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.7 in · 550 mm |
| Front track | 59.1–89.2 in · 1,500–2,265 mm |
| Rear track | 70.9–94.5 in · 1,800–2,400 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.1 ft · 4.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”
What oil does an Ares 826 RZ take, and how much?
An Ares 826 RZ engine takes 18.0 qt (17.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 18.0 qt · 17.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 74.0 qt · 70.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an Ares 826 RZ burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2129 (tested as the Ares 826 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 117.5 kW (157.6 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 33.94 L/h 8.97 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 108.4 kW (145.4 hp) at 1,110 rpm | 34.47 L/h 9.11 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 117.9 kW (158.1 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 33.94 L/h 8.97 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2129
Which tractors compare with an Ares 826 RZ?
Within 10% of its 172.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 175 MK3172.7 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2004Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 175172.7 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2000Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
- WHITE 6175172.6 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9170172 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1992Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 9170172 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
- Case-IH MXM 175 Maxxum174.6 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the Ares 826 RZ →
Common questions about the Renault Ares 826 RZ
Is an Ares 826 RZ two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ares 826 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an Ares 826 RZ have?
An Ares 826 RZ has a independent 540/1000 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 2129; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 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 2/2 129: Claas Ares 826 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2129 · published 2004-05-17 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 129: Renault Ares 826 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2129 · published 2004-05-17 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 826 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109570 · revision 993444. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document