Milestones

A driving force of technical progress.

Tractors by CLAAS and Renault have played a key role in shaping agriculture for over a century. The list of pioneering innovations ranges from TRACTO-CONTROL lower link control to four-point cab suspension and from the ACET on-board computer to the current CEMOS for tractors system.

Milestones

A driving force of technical progress.

Tractors by CLAAS and Renault have played a key role in shaping agriculture for over a century. The list of pioneering innovations ranges from TRACTO-CONTROL lower link control to four-point cab suspension and from the ACET on-board computer to the current CEMOS for tractors system.

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  6. #1996 – 2002

The milestones #1996 – 2002

The late 1990s were an important, formative period for Renault Agriculture. The ARES series with new engines, new gearboxes, new cabs and suspended front axles were introduced as part of major model campaigns. In 2001, the ATLES made a powerful point in terms of high-horsepower tractors to stand up to increasingly tough competition, especially in the large farm customer segment.

1996

In 1996, Renault Agriculture launched a major product campaign with the ARES 500, ARES 600 and ARES 700 series. These new developments featured modern cabs, pioneering ergonomics and new powershift transmissions. The engines delivered outputs between 89 and 194 hp. The PROACTIV front axle with independent suspension was available as an optional extra.

Also in 1996, Renault Agriculture took over 50 percent of GIMA, a specialist gearbox manufacturer. GIMA developed and manufactured manual and powershift transmissions such as the QUADRISHIFT and later on the HEXASHIFT.