Compare/Claas Ares 547 vs Claas Nexos 230

Claas Ares 547 vs Claas Nexos 230

Verdict: Claas Ares 547 vs Claas Nexos 230

The Claas Ares 547 and the Claas Nexos 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 547 leads on rated power with 89 hp against 88 hp. Claas Ares 547 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Nexos 230 is the newer design (2019 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Ares 547 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Nexos 230 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

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Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

89 hp

88 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Fuel tank

180.2 LReference

74.9 LReference

Engine (net)

66.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

99 x 104 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

66.2 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

70.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

367.5 NmReference

349.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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65.6 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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65.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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26.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

FB Rear lift (at ends)

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1730 kgReference

VE Rear lift (at ends)

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1730 kgReference

F Rear lift (at ends)

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2160 kgReference

VL Rear lift (at ends)

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2160 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Length

471 cmReference

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Height

290 cmReference

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F Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

FB Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

VL Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

VE Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

Weight

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5721 to 6900 poundsReference

Front tire

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320/70R20Reference

F Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

F Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 320/70R20. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

FB Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260/70R16. Rear: 380/70R20Reference

VL Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

2WD VE Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4R28Reference

VE 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

F Length

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399 cmReference

FB Length

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386 cmReference

VL Length

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399 cmReference

VE Length

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399 cmReference

VE ROPS Width

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100 cmReference

VL ROPS Width

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125 cmReference

FB Width

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141 cmReference

F ROPS Width

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145 cmReference

VE Cab Width

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107 cmReference

VL Cab Width

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129 cmReference

F Cab Width

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148 cmReference

F Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

FB Clearance (front axle)

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23 cmReference

VL Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

VE Clearance (front axle)

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27 cmReference

F Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

FB Clearance (rear axle)

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21 cmReference

VL Clearance (rear axle)

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33 cmReference

VE Clearance (rear axle)

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29 cmReference

F ROPS

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247 cmReference

F Cab

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232 cmReference

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2595 kgReference

VL ROPS

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245 cmReference

VL Cab

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230 cmReference

VE ROPS

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243 cmReference

VE Cab

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228 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

VE Max capacity

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4100 kgReference

FB Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

F Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

VL Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

Claas Nexos 230 Height

FB ROPS

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239 cmReference

F Height (Folded ROPS)

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148 cmReference

FB Height (Folded ROPS)

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124 cmReference

VL Height (Folded ROPS)

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146 cmReference

VE Height (Folded ROPS)

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144 cmReference

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.