Compare/Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Talos 240

Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Talos 240

Verdict: Claas Ares 546 vs Claas Talos 240

The Claas Ares 546 and the Claas Talos 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 546 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 94 hp. Claas Talos 240 is the lighter machine (3,219 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 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Talos 240 is the newer design (2013 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 546 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Talos 240 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

96 hp

94 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

LSReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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ClaasReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

169.9 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

71.6 kWReference

70.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

71.6 kWReference

70.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Torque

368.0 NmReference

398.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

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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Tier IIIReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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133.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.09x5.20 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and reverseReference

Type

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synchromeshReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Syncromesh; 20 F & RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

8471 kgReference

2800 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Valves

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3 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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45.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

248 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

5070 kgReference

3219 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

407 cmReference

Height

278 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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263 cmReference

Max weight

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6000 kgReference

Variants

P7040

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similar LS modelReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

General

Make & Model

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LSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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274.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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93.9 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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3 to 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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2,800 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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263.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,219.1 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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powerReference

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.