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Renault Ceres 345 Full specifications
John Deere 4045 TRT 50 four-cylinder or JOHN DEERE 4045 TRT 50 diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 79.0 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.
Measured at the PTO shaft
79.0 hp
Source · OECD Test 1977, measured
- Drawbar hp
- 70.3
- Hyd. flow
- 13.5 gpm
Renault Ceres 345 specs: key facts
The Renault Ceres 345 was built from 2000 to 2004 and produced 58.9 kW (79.0 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1977.Source 2
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Renault Ceres 345 is 64–64 kW (86–86 hp), depending on configuration.Source 4
The Renault Ceres 345 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1,Source 2,Source 4
The Renault Ceres 345 has a John Deere 4045 TRT 50 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L unit.Source 1
The Renault Ceres 345 weighs 3,680–3,875 kg (8,113–8,543 lb) unladen, depending on configuration.Source 4
The Renault Ceres 345 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2,Source 4
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ceres 345 lifts 5,210 kg (11,486 lb) at the lower-link ends.Source 4
The hydraulic pump of the Renault Ceres 345 delivers 51.1 L/min (13.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”
How much horsepower does a Ceres 345 have at the PTO?
At the PTO shaft a Ceres 345 has 79.0 hp (58.9 kW), measured on OECD Test 1977. The John Deere 4045 TRT 50 gave 79.0 hp at the PTO on Test 1970.
Sources · OECD test report 1977, 2002; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345X”; OECD test report 1970, 2001
What engine is in a Ceres 345?
A Ceres 345 has a John Deere 4045 TRT 50, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L engine. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 TRT 50. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 TRT 50. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 TRT 50. Diesel tractors have a JOHN DEERE 4045 TRT 50.
| Make & model | John Deere 4045 TRT 50 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 276.1 ci · 4.53 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 244 lb·ft · 330.3 N·m @ 1,154 rpmSource 2 |
| Injection | direct injection / Direct injectionSource 3,Source 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
Source · OECD test report 1970, 2001
How much will a Ceres 345 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Ceres 345 are below.
| System | Constant flowSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.5 gpm · 51.1 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 2Source 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 11,486 lb · 5,210 kgSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpmSource 2 |
| PTO shaft | 34.9 mm, 6 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”
What transmission does a Ceres 345 have?
Transmission specifications for the Ceres 345 are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutchSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steeringSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurationsthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”
How much does a Ceres 345 weigh?
Dimensions for the Ceres 345 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.
| Unladen weight | 8,113–8,543 lb · 3,680–3,875 kgSource 4Varies by configuration: 3,680 kg, 3,700 kg, 3,735 kg or 3,875 kgOn record for 4 of 6 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 12,919 lb · 5,860 kgSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Wheelbase | 95.8–97.2 in · 2,433–2,470 mmSource 4Varies by configuration: 2,433 mm or 2,470 mmOn record for 4 of 6 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 176.4 in · 4,481 mmSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Width | 73.2 in · 1,860 mmSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Height | 101.8 in · 2,586 mmSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Ground clearance | 16.5–19.3 in · 420–490 mmSource 4Varies by configuration: 420 mm or 490 mmOn record for 4 of 6 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 55.0–79.1 in · 1,398–2,010 mmSource 4On record for 2 of 6 configurations |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.5–13.3 ft · 3.80–4.05 mSource 4Varies by configuration: 3.80 m or 4.05 mOn record for 4 of 6 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”
What did OECD measure on Test 1977?
OECD Test 1977 recorded 79.0 hp at the PTO and 70.3 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · M1032AA - 40 km/h”.
| PTO power, maximum | 79.0 hp at 1,062 PTO rpm · 58.9 kW @ 2,249 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 78.2 hp at 1,113 PTO rpm · 58.3 kW @ 2,356 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 78.6 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 58.6 kW @ 2,119 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 70.3 hp · 52.4 kW |
Source · OECD test report 1977, 2002
How much fuel does a Ceres 345 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1977 (tested as the Ceres 345 (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).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 58.9 kW (79.0 hp) at 1,062 rpm | 18.13 L/h 4.79 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 58.3 kW (78.2 hp) at 1,113 rpm | 18.75 L/h 4.95 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 58.6 kW (78.6 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 17.52 L/h 4.63 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1977
Which tractors compare with a Ceres 345?
Within 10% of its 79.0 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hürlimann 908 XT79.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
- Lamborghini Premium 850 (DT)79.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroXtra 4.4779 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
- Renault 97-54 TS78.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1990Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
- Lamborghini 874-95 N/DT78.6 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2007Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 6245 (A)79.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the Ceres 345 →
Everything else people ask
Is a Ceres 345 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ceres 345 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a Ceres 345 have?
A Ceres 345 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.9 mm, 6 splines shaft.
What implements will a Ceres 345 run?
Size PTO implements from the measured 79.0 hp at the shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 1970 and 1977; Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ceres 345X”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 970: Renault Ceres 345 X — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1970 · published 2001-10-09 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 977: Renault Ceres 345 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1977 · published 2002-03-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ceres 345 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109534 · revision 993434. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ceres 345X — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109535 · revision 993435. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document