Renault Ceres-70 (A)
Built: 12/1992–7/1995 · Series: CERES-Baureihe
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Renault Ceres: new names for a new decade, 54 to 83 hp, three- and four-cylinder diesels on the engine base of the MX series
With the Ceres series, Renault Agriculture introduced its new naming family in the early 1990s, replacing numeric codes with model names from then on — named after the Roman goddess of agriculture.
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The register lists 7 live models, from the Ceres 65 (A) to the Ceres 95 (A), built between 1992 and 1998. Output ranges from 39.7 to 61.1 kW, weight from 2,805 to 3,330 kg, displacement from 3,117 to 4,156 cm3, across three- and four-cylinder engines.
Engine base and displacement largely match the preceding MX series, but Renault noticeably reworked the cab, hydraulics and control layout for the new decade.
The Ceres series positioned itself as a solid mid-range line between the more compact Temis models and the larger Ares models introduced in the same period.
When buying a used Ceres, clutch and gearbox condition, the tightness of the reworked hydraulics, and rust on the new cab and mudguards matter; since the engine base matches the preceding MX series, wear parts for the injection system and cooling are usually identical and available. Parts have run through the Claas parts network since Renault Agriculture's dissolution. PTO and three-point hitch correspond in this power class to ISO 730 Category I to II, at 540 rpm. As the category rises, the lift-arm pin diameter grows too, which can make older, lower-category implements incompatible.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Ceres-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (44.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,430 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 190 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,269 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,117 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.6correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,812 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,369 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,805 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- and four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 9 V/9 R or 10 V/10 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (A: 11.2 R 28 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 13.6 R 36 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 60 (A: 119)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.8 kW/t (44 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 42% 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-70 (A) have?
The Renault Ceres-70 (A) delivers 60 hp.
How much does the Renault Ceres-70 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,805 kg.
What engine does the Renault Ceres-70 (A) have?
3 cylinders, 3,117 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault Ceres-70 (A) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Ceres-70 (A)?
3,812 mm × 1,860 mm × 2,520 mm.
When was the Renault Ceres-70 (A) built?
Production years: 12/1992–7/1995.
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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