Compare/Claas Ares 656 vs Claas Ares 697

Claas Ares 656 vs Claas Ares 697

Verdict: Claas Ares 656 vs Claas Ares 697

The Claas Ares 656 and the Claas Ares 697 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 697 leads on rated power with 138 hp against 132 hp. Claas Ares 697 is the lighter machine (5,630 kg vs 6,101 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 656 holds more fuel (250.2 L vs 249.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Ares 697 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 697 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 656 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

132 hp

138 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

249.8 LReference

Engine

98.4 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

98.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

528.2 NmReference

588.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Engine (net)

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103.0 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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103.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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109.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

8471 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/1000Reference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Pump flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

275 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

6101 kgReference

5630 kgReference

Front tire

480/70R28Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

580/70R38Reference

20.8R38Reference

Ag front

480/70R28Reference

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Ag rear

580/70R38Reference

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Length

472 cmReference

516 cmReference

Height

291 cmReference

300 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

Max weight

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9249 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.