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Renault 551 vs Renault Ceres 65

Verdict: Renault 551 vs Renault Ceres 65

The Renault 551 and the Renault Ceres 65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Renault 551 is the lighter machine (5,799 kg vs 6,118 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Renault Ceres 65 holds more fuel (115.1 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault Ceres 65 is the newer design (1993 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 3% slower than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

551-4

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

145.0 LReference

Engine

40.4 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

40.4 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2250Reference

Torque

187.0 NmReference

192.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

27.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

2000 kgReference

2810 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2215Reference

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Total flow

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44.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

5799 to 6494 poundsReference

3070 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-28. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

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Length

352 cmReference

373 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

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2WD Cab Weight

2630 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2945 kgReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 180 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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9.50-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Height

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239 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.