Compare/Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Arion 430

Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Arion 430

Verdict: Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Arion 430

The Claas Ares 556 and the Claas Arion 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Arion 430 leads on rated power with 110 hp against 104 hp. Claas Arion 430 is the lighter machine (4,898 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 Arion 430 holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 169.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 430 is the newer design (2009 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Arion 430 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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Fit & specs

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

104 hp

110 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

Four power shift gears in four power shift ranges. Power shuttle shifting. Quadractiv, optional on CIS models, allows for automated gear shifting.Reference

Fuel tank

169.9 LReference

174.9 LReference

Engine

77.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 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

495.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1650Reference

Engine (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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85.8 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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QuadrishiftReference

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

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Pressure

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195.0 barReference

Rear valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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98.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

248 cmReference

256 cmReference

Weight

5230 kgReference

4898 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R28Reference

14.9R24Reference

Rear tire

16.9R38Reference

18.4R34Reference

Ag front

13.6R28Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R38Reference

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Length

400 cmReference

444 cmReference

Height

283 cmReference

281 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

Max weight

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8799 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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51 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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50 cmReference

Variants

430 CIS

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Claas information systemReference

Claas Arion 430 attachments

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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.