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Renault Ceres 335 specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere 4045 DRT 51 four-cylinder or JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 51 diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 71.7 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.

Measured at the PTO shaft

71.7 hp

Source · OECD Test 1969, measured

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

Drawbar hp
60.9
Hyd. flow
13.5 gpm

Renault Ceres 335 specs: key facts

  • The Renault Ceres 335 was built from 2000 to 2004 and produced 53.5 kW (71.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1969.Source 1

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Renault Ceres 335 is 56.7–56.7 kW (76.0–76.0 hp), depending on configuration.

  • The Renault Ceres 335 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Renault Ceres 335 has a John Deere 4045 DRT 51 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L unit.Source 1

  • The Renault Ceres 335 weighs 3,680–3,760 kg (8,113–8,289 lb) unladen, depending on configuration.

  • The Renault Ceres 335 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 3

  • The three-point hitch of the Renault Ceres 335 lifts 4,110 kg (9,061 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Renault Ceres 335 delivers 51.1 L/min (13.5 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335”

Illustration of the 2000–2004 Renault Ceres 335, a 76 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a Ceres 335 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft a Ceres 335 has 71.7 hp (53.5 kW), measured on OECD Test 1969. The John Deere 4045 DRT 51 gave 71.7 hp at the PTO on Test 1978.

PTO, measured
71.7 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
60.9 hp

Sources · OECD test report 1969, 2001; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335”; OECD test report 1978, 2002

What engine is in a Ceres 335?

A Ceres 335 has a John Deere 4045 DRT 51, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L engine. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 51. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 DRT 51.

Engine — Ceres 335 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere 4045 DRT 51
Cylinders4, liquid-cooledSource 3
Displacement276.1 ci · 4.53 L
Max torque221 lb·ft · 299.2 N·m @ 1,263 rpmSource 3
Injectiondirect injectionSource 4On record for 1 of 4 configurations

Source · OECD test report 1969, 2001

How much will a Ceres 335 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Ceres 335 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — Ceres 335 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemConstant flowOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Pump flow13.5 gpm · 51.1 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 2On record for 1 of 4 configurations
Lift at ends9,061 lb · 4,110 kgOn record for 1 of 4 configurations
Rear PTO540/1000 rpmSource 3
PTO shaft34.9 mm, 6 splinesSource 2

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335”

What transmission does a Ceres 335 have?

Transmission specifications for the Ceres 335 are below.

Transmission — Ceres 335 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 335”

How much does a Ceres 335 weigh?

Dimensions for the Ceres 335 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.

Weights & dimensions — Ceres 335 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight8,113–8,289 lb · 3,680–3,760 kgVaries by configuration: 3,680 kg or 3,760 kgOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version
Maximum permissible mass12,919 lb · 5,860 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 clearance16.5–19.3 in · 420–490 mmVaries by configuration: 420 mm or 490 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, braked12.5–13.3 ft · 3.80–4.05 mVaries by configuration: 3.80 m or 4.05 mOn record for 2 of 4 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335”

What oil does a Ceres 335 take, and how much?

A Ceres 335 engine takes 11.6 qt (11.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

Ceres 335 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic68.7 qt · 65.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.5 qt · 5.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335” · single source, not independently verified

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

What did OECD measure on Test 1969?

OECD Test 1969 recorded 71.7 hp at the PTO and 60.9 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · M1022GB - 30 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 1969, Ceres 335: measured results
PTO power, maximum71.7 hp at 562 PTO rpm · 53.5 kW @ 2,198 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed69.2 hp at 602 PTO rpm · 51.6 kW @ 2,354 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed71.5 hp at 541 PTO rpm · 53.3 kW @ 2,117 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted60.9 hp · 45.4 kW

Source · OECD test report 1969, 2001

How much fuel does a Ceres 335 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1969 (tested as the Ceres 335 (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 1969
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 53.5 kW (71.7 hp) at 562 rpm16.23 L/h 4.29 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 51.6 kW (69.2 hp) at 602 rpm16.65 L/h 4.40 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 53.3 kW (71.5 hp) at 541 rpm16.02 L/h 4.23 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1969

Which tractors compare with a Ceres 335?

Within 10% of its 71.7 hp measured at the PTO, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Renault Ceres 335

Is a Ceres 335 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Renault Ceres 335 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a Ceres 335 have?

A Ceres 335 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.9 mm, 6 splines shaft.

What implements will a Ceres 335 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 71.7 hp at the shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 1969 and 1978; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 335”.

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 2/1 969: Renault Ceres 335 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1969 · published 2001-10-05 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  2. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 978: Renault Ceres 335 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1978 · published 2002-03-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  3. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 978: Renault Ceres 335 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1978 · published 2002-03-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
  4. Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ceres 335 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109532 · revision 993433. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document