Compare/Claas Ares 577 vs Claas Arion 520

Claas Ares 577 vs Claas Arion 520

Verdict: Claas Ares 577 vs Claas Arion 520

The Claas Ares 577 and the Claas Arion 520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Arion 520 leads on rated power with 120 hp against 118 hp. Claas Arion 520 is the lighter machine (5,470 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 Arion 520 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 180.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 520 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Arion 520 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 577 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

118 hp

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

180.2 LReference

249.8 LReference

Engine (net)

88.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

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Rated Power (net)

88.3 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

90.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

486.1 NmReference

520.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1650Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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89.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power

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89.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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174 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hrReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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HexashiftReference

Transmission Type

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Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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partial power shift with power shuttle - 24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Valves

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2 to 6Reference

Total flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

Weight

10406 to 10626 poundsReference

5470 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

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Length

471 cmReference

488 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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14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R38Reference

Height (cab)

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296 cmReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Operating

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5470 kgReference

Ballasted

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6424 kgReference

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

8799 kgReference

Capacity

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276.1 ciReference

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open center | load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 6 ValvesReference

Power

Max Power

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120 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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296.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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489 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,470.3 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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14.9R28Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

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.