Compare/Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Nexos 240

Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Nexos 240

Verdict: Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Nexos 240

The Claas Ares 557 and the Claas Nexos 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Nexos 240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 99 hp. Claas Nexos 240 is the lighter machine (6,162 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 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Nexos 240 is the newer design (2019 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Nexos 240 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

99 hp

101 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

74.9 LReference

Engine (net)

73.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

73.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

76.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

419.0 NmReference

429.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1250Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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75.3 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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75.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

82.1 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 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2160 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Weight

10406 to 10626 poundsReference

6162 to 7055 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

320/70R20Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

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Length

471 cmReference

407 cmReference

Height

290 cmReference

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ATX

4720 kgReference

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ATZ

4819 kgReference

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F Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

VL Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

F Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

F Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 320/70R20. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL ROPS Width

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125 cmReference

F ROPS Width

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145 cmReference

VL Cab Width

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129 cmReference

F Cab Width

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148 cmReference

F Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

VL Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

F Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

VL Clearance (rear axle)

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33 cmReference

F ROPS

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247 cmReference

F Cab

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232 cmReference

VL ROPS

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245 cmReference

VL Cab

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3109 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

8000 kgReference

4399 kgReference

Claas Nexos 240 Height

F Height (Folded ROPS)

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148 cmReference

VL Height (Folded ROPS)

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146 cmReference

FB Cab

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230 cmReference

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.