Compare/Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Arion 610

Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Arion 610

Verdict: Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Arion 610

The Claas Ares 657 and the Claas Arion 610 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 657 leads on rated power with 123 hp against 120 hp. Claas Ares 657 is the lighter machine (5,029 kg vs 5,719 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 610 holds more fuel (330.1 L vs 249.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 610 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Ares 657 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 610 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

123 hp

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Trailer brakes

—

pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

249.8 LReference

330.1 LReference

Engine (net)

91.9 kWReference

—

Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

—

Rated Power (net)

91.9 kWReference

—

Maximum Power (net)

97.1 kWReference

—

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

530.1 NmReference

527.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1650Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

—

Engine

—

89.5 kWReference

Emissions

—

Tier 3Reference

Power

—

89.5 kWReference

Starter type

—

electricReference

Oil change

—

500 hReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

—

214.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

—

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

—

500 hrReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

HexashiftReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Valves

—

2 to 6Reference

Total flow

—

110.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

Weight

5029 kgReference

5719 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

—

Length

516 cmReference

515 cmReference

Height

300 cmReference

—

Max weight

8799 kgReference

—

Ag front

—

14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

—

18.4R38Reference

Height (cab)

—

298 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

48 cmReference

Operating

—

5719 kgReference

Ballasted

—

6669 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

—

Variants

Arion 610

—

deluxe modelReference

Arion 610C

—

economy modelReference

Capacities

Max capacity

—

8799 kgReference

Capacity

—

414 ciReference

General

Make & Model

—

ClaasReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

Differential lock

—

electro-hydraulicReference

Power

Max Power

—

145 hpReference

Rated Power

—

135 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

—

Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

—

39.6 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

—

load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

—

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category IIIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

—

305.1 cmReference

Overall Length

—

476 cmReference

Overall weight

—

6,529.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

—

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.