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RenaultModel A
Renault 981S
Utility
- power
- 98 hp
- displacement
- 345 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Renault 981S vs Renault Ares 556
RenaultModel B
Renault Ares 556
Utility
- power
- 103 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 32
RenaultRenault 981S
vs
RenaultRenault Ares 556
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Ares 556 higher · +5 hp (+5%)981S98 hp
Ares 556103 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
981S is in the 82nd percentile; Ares 556 is in the 84th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 981S higher · +69 ci (+25%)981S345 ci
Ares 556276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
981S is in the 86th percentile; Ares 556 is in the 82nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 981S higher · +2 (+50%)981S6
Ares 5564
Median Utility Tractor4
981S is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 556 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 556 higher · +20 (+167%)981S12
Ares 55632
Median Utility Tractor12
981S is in the 50th percentile; Ares 556 is in the 97th · 4,941 models
981S (A)Ares 556 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Renault | Renault | Same |
| Model | 981S | Ares 556 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MWM | John Deere | — |
| Model | D227-6 | 4045 TRT | — |
| Power Output | 98hp | 103hp | ▲ Ares 556+5 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,350RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 981S+350 RPM · +18% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 981S+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 345ci | 276ci | ▲ 981S+69 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.2in | ▲ Ares 556+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 5in | ▲ Ares 556+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175in | 158in | ▲ 981S+17 in · +11% |
| Height | 108in | 112in | ▲ Ares 556+4 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 8,930lb | 11,532lb | ▲ Ares 556+2,602 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Renault 981S | Renault Ares 556 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 82nd percentile (98 hp)B · 84th percentile (103 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 86th percentile (345 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 97th percentile (32)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 81st percentile (8,930 lb)B · 89th percentile (11,532 lb)
A · 981SB · Ares 556Median Utility Tractor