Compare/Renault 981 vs Renault Ares 620

Renault 981 vs Renault Ares 620

Verdict: Renault 981 vs Renault Ares 620

The Renault 981 and the Renault Ares 620 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Renault Ares 620 leads on rated power with 110 hp against 108 hp. Renault Ares 620 is the lighter machine (5,390 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 620 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 117.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault Ares 620 is the newer design (1996 vs 1977). In short: choose the Renault Ares 620 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Renault

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

108 hp

110 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

117.0 LReference

219.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

80.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

73.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.7 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

107 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

73.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

80.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2200Reference

Torque

338.1 NmReference

450.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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82.0 kWReference

Power

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82.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Pump flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

4550 kgReference

8331 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2127Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

265 cmReference

275 cmReference

Weight

8885 to 9404 poundsReference

5390 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Length

437 cmReference

430 cmReference

Width

195 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

192 cmReference

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Height (cab)

275 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4030 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4265 kgReference

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Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 199 cmReference

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Height

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291 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.