Compare/Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Ares 617

Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Ares 617

Verdict: Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Ares 617

The Claas Ares 556 and the Claas Ares 617 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 617 leads on rated power with 109 hp against 104 hp. Claas Ares 617 is the lighter machine (5,010 kg vs 5,230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 617 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 169.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Ares 617 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 617 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 556 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

104 hp

109 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

169.9 LReference

249.8 LReference

Engine

77.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

77.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

415.1 NmReference

460.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Engine (net)

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80.9 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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80.9 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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84.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

8471 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/1000Reference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Pump flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

248 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

5230 kgReference

5010 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R28Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

16.9R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

13.6R28Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R38Reference

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Length

400 cmReference

497 cmReference

Height

283 cmReference

297 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Max weight

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8000 kgReference

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.