- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2001–2005
- 446 built
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Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault Ares 836 RZ specs: hp, weight, years
JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 72 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere DPS 6068HRT72. The manufacturer claimed 191.5 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2109 measured 186.5 hp at the PTO of the Ares 836 RZ (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 168.8 hp — 11.8% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
191.5 hp
142.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 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
- 17,968 lb
- 3-point lift
- 25,485 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Renault Ares 836 RZ specs: key facts
The Renault Ares 836 RZ was built from 2001 to 2005.
Only one version of the Renault Ares 836 RZ has a laboratory test on record: the Ares 836 RZ (4 WD) produced 139.1 kW (186.5 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2109.Source 1
The Renault Ares 836 RZ has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 142.8 kW (191.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault Ares 836 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The Renault Ares 836 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 72 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The Renault Ares 836 RZ weighs 8,150 kg (17,968 lb) unladen.
The Renault Ares 836 RZ has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ares 836 RZ lifts 11,560 kg (25,485 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”
How does the Ares 836 RZ compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 11,560 kg is high for its class — 62% above the median of 7,150 kg across the 93 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
32 forward gears is high for its class — 78% above the median of 18 across the 120 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an Ares 836 RZ have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2109 measured 186.5 hp at the PTO of the Ares 836 RZ (4 WD). For the Ares 836 RZ as a whole the figure is the 191.5 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”; OECD test report 2109, 2004
What engine is in an Ares 836 RZ?
An Ares 836 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 72, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. Ares 836 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere DPS 6068HRT72.
| Make & model | JOHN DEERE 6068 HRT 72 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 575 lb·ft · 780 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”
How much will an Ares 836 RZ lift?
An Ares 836 RZ lifts 25,485 lb (11,560 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centreSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,857 psi · 197 bar |
| Lift at ends | 25,485 lb · 11,560 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,440 engine rpmSource 2Engages under load |
| PTO shaft | 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”
What transmission does an Ares 836 RZ have?
Transmission specifications for the Ares 836 RZ are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated driving clutch with six plates 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 836 RZ”
How much does an Ares 836 RZ weigh?
An Ares 836 RZ weighs 17,968 lb (8,150 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,968 lb · 8,150 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 10,141 lb · 4,600 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 16,314 lb · 7,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in · 2,876 mm |
| Length | 192.1 in · 4,880 mm |
| Width | 101.8–112.6 in · 2,585–2,860 mm |
| Height | 119.5 in · 3,035 mm |
| Ground clearance | 23.2 in · 590 mm |
| Front track | 65.7–85.0 in · 1,670–2,160 mm |
| Rear track | 74.8–78.7 in · 1,900–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.1 ft · 4.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ”
What oil does an Ares 836 RZ take, and how much?
An Ares 836 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 836 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 126.8 qt · 120.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.9 qt · 11.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an Ares 836 RZ burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2109 (tested as the Ares 836 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 139.1 kW (186.5 hp) at 900 rpm | 36.81 L/h 9.72 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 125.9 kW (168.8 hp) at 1,101 rpm | 37.76 L/h 9.98 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 132.9 kW (178.2 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 37.65 L/h 9.95 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2109
Which tractors compare with an Ares 836 RZ?
Within 10% of its 191.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH MXM 190 Maxxum191.4 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
- New Holland TM 190191.4 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
- Schlüter Euro Trac 1900 HM8192 hp engine, claimed · 1992Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
- Hürlimann SX 2000192.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
- Lamborghini 200 Champion192.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
- Lamborghini SAME Rubin 200192.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the Ares 836 RZ →
Common questions about the Renault Ares 836 RZ
Is an Ares 836 RZ two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ares 836 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an Ares 836 RZ have?
An Ares 836 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 2109; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 836 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 2/2 109: Claas Ares 836 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2109 · published 2004-02-10 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 109: Renault Ares 836 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2109 · published 2004-02-10 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 836 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109571 · revision 993445. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document