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Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Axos 340 CL
Verdict: Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Axos 340 CL
The Claas Ares 556 and the Claas Axos 340 CL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 556 leads on rated power with 104 hp against 102 hp. Claas Ares 556 holds more fuel (169.9 L vs 145.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Axos 340 CL is the newer design (2008 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 556 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Axos 340 CL 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
104 hp
102 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
169.9 LReference
145.0 LReference
Engine
77.6 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
77.6 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
415.1 NmReference
410.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Emissions
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Tier 3Reference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and reverseReference
10 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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RevershiftReference
Type
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power shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
110.1 lpmReference
60.2 lpmReference
Rear lift
8471 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/750/ 1000/1250Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Valves
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up to 3Reference
Rear Type
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III/II (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3800 kgReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift
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2800 kgReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
248 cmReference
248 cmReference
Weight
5230 kgReference
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Front tire
13.6R28Reference
13.6R28Reference
Rear tire
16.9R38Reference
16.9R38Reference
Ag front
13.6R28Reference
13.6R28Reference
Ag rear
16.9R38Reference
16.9R38Reference
Length
400 cmReference
418 cmReference
Height
283 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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201 cmReference
Ground clearance
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51 cmReference
Variants
340C
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base modelReference
340CL
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deluxeReference
340CX
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premiumReference
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.