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Renault Ceres 325 specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere 4045 DRT 50 four-cylinder or JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 50 diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 60.7 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.

Measured at the PTO shaft

60.7 hp

Source · OECD Test 1968, measured

What “at the PTO” means, and why it matters

Drawbar hp
49.8
Hyd. flow
13.2 gpm

Renault Ceres 325 specs: key facts

  • The Renault Ceres 325 was built from 2000 to 2004 and produced 45.3 kW (60.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1968.Source 1

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Renault Ceres 325 is 49.3–49.3 kW (66.1–66.1 hp), depending on configuration.

  • The Renault Ceres 325 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Renault Ceres 325 has a John Deere 4045 DRT 50 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L unit.Source 1

  • The Renault Ceres 325 weighs 3,520–3,655 kg (7,760–8,058 lb) unladen, depending on configuration.

  • The Renault Ceres 325 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2

  • The three-point hitch of the Renault Ceres 325 lifts 2,870 kg (6,327 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Renault Ceres 325 delivers 50.1 L/min (13.2 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”

Illustration of the 2000–2004 Renault Ceres 325, a 66 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a Ceres 325 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft a Ceres 325 has 60.7 hp (45.3 kW), measured on OECD Test 1968. The John Deere 4045 DRT 50 gave 60.7 hp at the PTO on Test 1979.

PTO, measured
60.7 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
49.8 hp

Sources · OECD test report 1968, 2001; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”; OECD test report 1979, 2002

What engine is in a Ceres 325?

A Ceres 325 has a John Deere 4045 DRT 50, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L engine. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 50. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 50.

Engine — Ceres 325 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere 4045 DRT 50
Cylinders4, liquid-cooledSource 3
Displacement276.1 ci · 4.53 L
Max torque195 lb·ft · 264.9 N·m @ 1,027 rpmSource 2
InjectionDirect injection methodSource 4On record for 1 of 4 configurations

Source · OECD test report 1968, 2001

How much will a Ceres 325 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Ceres 325 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — Ceres 325 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow13.2 gpm · 50.1 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 2On record for 1 of 4 configurations
Lift at ends6,327 lb · 2,870 kgOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Rear PTO540/1000 rpmSource 2
PTO shaft34.9 mm, 6 splinesSource 3

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”

What transmission does a Ceres 325 have?

Transmission specifications for the Ceres 325 are below.

Transmission — Ceres 325 transmission specifications
ClutchDry LuK double clutchOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hOn record for 1 of 4 configurationsthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”

How much does a Ceres 325 weigh?

Dimensions for the Ceres 325 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.

Weights & dimensions — Ceres 325 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight7,760–8,058 lb · 3,520–3,655 kgVaries by configuration: 3,520 kg or 3,655 kgOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version
Maximum permissible mass12,258 lb · 5,560 kgOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Wheelbase95.8–97.2 in · 2,433–2,470 mmVaries by configuration: 2,433 mm or 2,470 mmOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version
Length176.4 in · 4,481 mmOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Width73.2–92.1 in · 1,860–2,340 mmOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Height101.8 in · 2,586 mmOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Ground clearance21.3–23.6 in · 540–600 mmVaries by configuration: 540 mm or 600 mmOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version
Rear track55.0–79.1 in · 1,398–2,010 mmOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Turning radius, braked12.8–13.3 ft · 3.90–4.04 mVaries by configuration: 3.90 m or 4.04 mOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”

What oil does a Ceres 325 take, and how much?

A Ceres 325 engine takes 11.6 qt (11.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

Ceres 325 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic68.7 qt · 65.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

What did OECD measure on Test 1968?

OECD Test 1968 recorded 60.7 hp at the PTO and 49.8 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · M1012GA – 40 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 1968, Ceres 325: measured results
PTO power, maximum60.7 hp at 519 PTO rpm · 45.3 kW @ 2,027 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed56.7 hp at 600 PTO rpm · 42.3 kW @ 2,346 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed60.3 hp at 540 PTO rpm · 45.0 kW @ 2,110 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted49.8 hp · 37.1 kW

Source · OECD test report 1968, 2001

How much fuel does a Ceres 325 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1968 (tested as the Ceres 325 (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).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 1968
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 45.3 kW (60.7 hp) at 519 rpm14.05 L/h 3.71 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 42.3 kW (56.7 hp) at 600 rpm14.64 L/h 3.87 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 45.0 kW (60.3 hp) at 540 rpm14.25 L/h 3.76 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1968

Which tractors compare with a Ceres 325?

Within 10% of its 60.7 hp measured at the PTO, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Renault Ceres 325

Is a Ceres 325 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Renault Ceres 325 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a Ceres 325 have?

A Ceres 325 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.9 mm, 6 splines shaft.

What implements will a Ceres 325 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 60.7 hp at the shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 1968 and 1979; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 325”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Sources

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 968: Renault Ceres 325 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1968 · published 2001-10-03 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  2. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 979: Renault Ceres 325 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1979 · published 2002-03-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  3. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 979: Renault Ceres 325 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1979 · published 2002-03-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  4. Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ceres 325 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109530 · revision 993432. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document