Renault Ceres 340 (A)
Built: 5/1998–5/2001 · Series: CERES-300 Baureihe
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Renault Ceres 300 range – five four-cylinder field tractors from Le Mans, the Ceres 325 to the 355 A, 49.3 to 71.4 kW, 3,520 to 3,725 kg unladen weight, some four-wheel drive
The Renault Ceres 300 range was a tractor generation with four-cylinder diesel engines, built at the Renault plant in Le Mans; the register lists here the Ceres 325 (A), 335 (A), 340 (A), 345 (A) and 355 A. The number in the type designation rises with the power class, the A suffix denoting the four-wheel-drive version.
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The register lists here five versions with 49.3 to 71.4 kW from four-cylinder engines of 3,920 to 4,525 cm³ displacement, torque from 265 to 341 Nm, unladen weights from 3,520 to 3,725 kg, lengths from 4,280 to 4,481 mm, widths from 1,860 to 2,110 mm and heights from 2,586 to 2,760 mm at a rated speed of 2,350 rpm.
With the Ceres name, Renault moved its tractor models to a new naming logic based on power classes rather than pure numeric codes; the 300 range positioned itself in the mid to upper power segment for arable farms, competing with comparable ranges from Fiat, Massey Ferguson and Deutz-Fahr.
When buying used, the condition of the injection pump and cooling system, wear on clutch and gearbox, function of the four-wheel drive on the A models and corrosion on the cab frame and wings matter; spare parts are stocked by specialist farm-machinery dealers and parts traders for historic Renault equipment. The four-wheel-drive models extended the range of use to heavier soils and work with larger mounted implements.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Ceres-300-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 85 hp (62.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 297 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,920 cm³correct |
| Bore | 106.5 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.8correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,280 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,110 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,760 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 490 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,535 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18 V/18 R or 20 V/20 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASF (A: 380/70 R 24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 480/70 R 34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 22 (A: 771)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.7 kW/t (63 kW / 3.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 58% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Renault Ceres 340 (A) have?
The Renault Ceres 340 (A) delivers 85 hp.
How much does the Renault Ceres 340 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,535 kg.
What engine does the Renault Ceres 340 (A) have?
4 cylinders, 3,920 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault Ceres 340 (A) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Ceres 340 (A)?
4,280 mm × 2,110 mm × 2,760 mm.
When was the Renault Ceres 340 (A) built?
Production years: 5/1998–5/2001.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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