Compare/Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 240

Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 240

Verdict: Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 240

The Claas Ares 546 and the Claas Elios 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Elios 240 leads on rated power with 97 hp against 96 hp. Claas Elios 240 is the lighter machine (3,309 kg vs 5,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 546 holds more fuel (169.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 240 is the newer design (2014 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Elios 240 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

96 hp

97 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

4-cylinderReference

Two-speed power shift with power shuttle.Reference

Fuel tank

169.9 LReference

90.1 LReference

Engine

71.6 kWReference

72.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Power

71.6 kWReference

72.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Torque

368.0 NmReference

406.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Emissions

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Stage IIIBReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Stage IIIBReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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135.9 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.90x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission

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TWINSHIFT REVERSHIFTReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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power shuttle - 24F and 12RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

8471 kgReference

3240 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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85.2 lpmReference

Front lift

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2800 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

248 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

5070 kgReference

3309 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

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Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

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Ag front

13.6R24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

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Length

389 cmReference

381 cmReference

Height

278 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

Max weight

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5100 kgReference

Claas Elios 240 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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207.5 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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8 valveReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,240 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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96.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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237 cmReference

Overall Length

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381.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,309.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.