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Renault 981 vs Renault Ares 566

Verdict: Renault 981 vs Renault Ares 566

The Renault 981 and the Renault Ares 566 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Renault Ares 566 leads on rated power with 111 hp against 108 hp. Renault Ares 566 is the lighter machine (5,370 kg vs 8,885 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Renault Ares 566 holds more fuel (169.9 L vs 117.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault Ares 566 is the newer design (2002 vs 1977). In short: choose the Renault Ares 566 for outright pulling power, or the Renault 981 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 981 Tractor
Renault
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Renault Ares 566 Tractor
Renault
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
108 hp
111 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
RenaultReference
RenaultReference
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. Medium- and high-range speeds are same as 12-speed transmission.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
bevel gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
117.0 LReference
169.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
80.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
73.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.7 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
107 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
73.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
80.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
2350Reference
2000Reference
Torque
338.1 NmReference
445.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Engine
82.8 kWReference
Power
82.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
Pressure
180.0 barReference
Pump flow
32.9 lpmReference
Total flow
31.4 lpmReference
110.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
4550 kgReference
8471 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/750/ 1000/1250Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2127Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
265 cmReference
248 cmReference
Weight
8885 to 9404 poundsReference
5370 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
13.6R28Reference
Rear tire
16.9/14-38Reference
16.9R38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
13.6R28Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
16.9R38Reference
Length
437 cmReference
400 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
192 cmReference
Height (cab)
275 cmReference
2WD Weight
4030 kgReference
4WD Weight
4265 kgReference
Front tread
139 to 189 cmReference
Rear tread
150 to 199 cmReference
Height
283 cmReference
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.

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