Compare/Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 240

Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 240

Verdict: Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 240

The Claas Ares 557 and the Claas Elios 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 557 leads on rated power with 99 hp against 97 hp. Claas Elios 240 is the lighter machine (3,309 kg vs 10,406 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 557 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 240 is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Ares 557 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Elios 240 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

99 hp

97 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Two-speed power shift with power shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

180.2 LReference

90.1 LReference

Engine (net)

73.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

73.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

76.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

419.0 NmReference

406.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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72.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIBReference

Power

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72.0 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Stage IIIBReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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135.9 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.90x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission

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TWINSHIFT REVERSHIFTReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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power shuttle - 24F and 12RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Rear lift

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3240 kgReference

Front lift

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2800 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

10406 to 10626 poundsReference

3309 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

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Length

471 cmReference

381 cmReference

Height

290 cmReference

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ATX

4720 kgReference

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ATZ

4819 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

Max weight

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5100 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

8000 kgReference

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Capacity

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207.5 ciReference

Claas Elios 240 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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8 valveReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,240 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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96.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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237 cmReference

Overall Length

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381.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,309.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.