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Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Ares 557

Verdict: Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Ares 557

The Claas Ares 546 and the Claas Ares 557 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 557 leads on rated power with 99 hp against 96 hp. Claas Ares 546 is the lighter machine (5,070 kg vs 10,406 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 557 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 169.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Ares 557 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 557 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 546 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
Claas Ares 546 Tractor
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas Ares 557 Tractor
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
96 hp
99 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
169.9 LReference
180.2 LReference
Engine
71.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
71.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
368.0 NmReference
419.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Engine (net)
73.6 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
73.6 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
76.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
110.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
8471 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/750/ 1000/1250Reference
540/1000Reference
Type
power shuttleReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
110.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
248 cmReference
256 cmReference
Weight
5070 kgReference
10406 to 10626 poundsReference
Front tire
13.6R24Reference
14.9R28Reference
Rear tire
16.9R34Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
13.6R24Reference
Ag rear
16.9R34Reference
Length
389 cmReference
471 cmReference
Height
278 cmReference
290 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
ATX
4720 kgReference
ATZ
4819 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
8000 kgReference

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.

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