Compare/Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 340

Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 340

Verdict: Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Elios 340

The Claas Ares 557 and the Claas Elios 340 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 98 hp. Claas Elios 340 is the lighter machine (3,635 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 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 340 is the newer design (2023 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Ares 557 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Elios 340 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

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Claas

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Best match

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Rated power

99 hp

98 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

liquid-cooledReference

Distributor

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ClaasReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

180.2 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine (net)

73.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

102 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

405.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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9.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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73.1 kWReference

Engine (max)

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76.8 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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73.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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76.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 15 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

87.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Total flow

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113.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2330 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

10406 to 10626 poundsReference

3635 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

404 cmReference

Height

290 cmReference

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ATX

4720 kgReference

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ATZ

4819 kgReference

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Width

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164 cmReference

Height (cab)

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262 cmReference

Max weight

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5200 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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46 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

8000 kgReference

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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.