Compare/Renault 551S vs Renault Ceres 65

Renault 551S vs Renault Ceres 65

Verdict: Renault 551S vs Renault Ceres 65

The Renault 551S and the Renault Ceres 65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Renault 551S leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. Renault 551S is the lighter machine (4,586 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 1980). In short: choose the Renault 551S for outright pulling power, or the Renault Ceres 65 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Renault

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Best match

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Renault

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Best match

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Rated power

55 hp

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

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

145.0 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2250Reference

Torque

192.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Total flow

27.3 lpmReference

44.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

2500 kgReference

2810 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1099@2350Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

4586 to 6415 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: 11.2-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

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2WD Length

352 cmReference

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4WD Length

370 cmReference

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2WD Width

169 cmReference

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4WD Width

161 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

159 cmReference

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Height (cab)

239 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

119 to 189 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 180 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

2080 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2575 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2414 kgReference

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4WD Cab

2909 kgReference

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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

Length

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373 cmReference

Height

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239 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

80Reference

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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.