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Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Axos 340 CX
Verdict: Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Axos 340 CX
The Claas Ares 557 and the Claas Axos 340 CX are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Axos 340 CX leads on rated power with 102 hp against 99 hp. Claas Ares 557 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 145.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Axos 340 CX is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Axos 340 CX for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 557 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
99 hp
102 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
liquid-cooledReference
Adds creeper range to standard transmission. Clutchless reverser for direction changes. Declutching button on gearstick. Two-range power shift.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
180.2 LReference
145.0 LReference
Engine (net)
73.6 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
73.6 kWReference
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Maximum Power (net)
76.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
419.0 NmReference
410.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Engine
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76.1 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier 3Reference
Power
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76.1 kWReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
30 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Twinshift Revershift with creeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
partial power shift with power shuttleReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
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Pump flow
110.1 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Valves
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up to 3Reference
Total flow
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60.2 lpmReference
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
256 cmReference
248 cmReference
Weight
10406 to 10626 poundsReference
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Front tire
14.9R28Reference
13.6R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4R38Reference
16.9R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
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Length
471 cmReference
418 cmReference
Height
290 cmReference
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ATX
4720 kgReference
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ATZ
4819 kgReference
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Ag front
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13.6R28Reference
Ag rear
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16.9R38Reference
Height (ROPS)
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201 cmReference
Ground clearance
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51 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Capacities
Max capacity
8000 kgReference
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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.