Compare/Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 340

Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 340

Verdict: Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Elios 340

The Claas Ares 546 and the Claas Elios 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Elios 340 leads on rated power with 98 hp against 96 hp. Claas Elios 340 is the lighter machine (3,635 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 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 340 is the newer design (2023 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Elios 340 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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Rated power

96 hp

98 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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ClaasReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

169.9 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine

71.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

71.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Torque

368.0 NmReference

405.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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9.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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73.1 kWReference

Engine (max)

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76.8 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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73.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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76.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 15 reverseReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

113.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

8471 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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87.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2330 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

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

228 cmReference

Weight

5070 kgReference

3635 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

404 cmReference

Height

278 cmReference

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Width

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164 cmReference

Height (cab)

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262 cmReference

Max weight

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5200 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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46 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.