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Renault Ares 826 RZ Full specifications

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).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

172.7 hp

128.8 kW as stated by the source

Not independently tested

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”, claimed

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 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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
172.7 hp

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.

Engine — Ares 826 RZ engine specifications
Make & modelJOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 71
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement414.2 ci · 6.79 L
Max torque510 lb·ft · 692 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Injectiondirect injection
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — Ares 826 RZ hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centreSource 1
Pressure2,480 psi · 171 bar
Lift at ends25,485 lb · 11,560 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmSource 2Engages under load
PTO shaft34.9 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.

Transmission — Ares 826 RZ transmission specifications
ClutchGima multi-disc wet clutch with seven discs and 230 mm disc diameter
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting steering cylinder
Top speed24.9 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.

Weights & dimensions — Ares 826 RZ weights and dimensions
Unladen weight17,042 lb · 7,730 kg7,890
Maximum permissible mass25,970 lb · 11,780 kg
Wheelbase113.2 in · 2,876 mm
Length178.7 in · 4,540 mm
Width100.4 in · 2,550 mm
Height119.5 in · 3,035 mm
Ground clearance21.7 in · 550 mm
Front track59.1–89.2 in · 1,500–2,265 mm
Rear track70.9–94.5 in · 1,800–2,400 mm
Turning radius, braked16.1 ft · 4.90 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”

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).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 2129
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 117.5 kW (157.6 hp) at 1,000 rpm33.94 L/h 8.97 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 108.4 kW (145.4 hp) at 1,110 rpm34.47 L/h 9.11 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 117.9 kW (158.1 hp) at 1,000 rpm33.94 L/h 8.97 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 2129

Which tractors compare with an Ares 826 RZ?

Within 10% of its 157.6 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Everything else people ask

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.

Where this page comes from

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2129; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 826 RZ”.

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 826 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109570 · revision 993444. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document