Compare/Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Nexos 260

Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Nexos 260

Verdict: Claas Ares 657 vs Claas Nexos 260

The Claas Ares 657 and the Claas Nexos 260 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 6,129 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 657 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Nexos 260 is the newer design (2023 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Ares 657 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Nexos 260 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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Best match

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Claas

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Best match

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Rated power

123 hp

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

liquid-cooledReference

Distributor

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ClaasReference

Engine

Fuel tank

249.8 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine (net)

91.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

91.9 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

97.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

530.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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9.8 LReference

Engine (max)

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89.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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89.5 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

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

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

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Weight

5029 kgReference

6128.84 to 7572.87 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

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Length

516 cmReference

403 cmReference

Height

300 cmReference

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Max weight

8799 kgReference

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S Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

MD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

M Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

LD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

L Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

XL Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

LD ROPS Length

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399 cmReference

MD ROPS Length

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399 cmReference

S Width

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99 cmReference

MD Width

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107 cmReference

M Width

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119 cmReference

LD Width

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107 cmReference

L Width

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127 cmReference

XL Width

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127 cmReference

S 2WD Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

S 4WD Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

MD Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

M Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

LD Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

L ROPS Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

L Cab Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

XL ROPS Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

XL Cab Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

S 2WD Front tread

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89 to 119 cmReference

S 4WD Front tread

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98 cmReference

M Front tread

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110 cmReference

MD Front tread

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127 cmReference

L Front tread

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137 cmReference

XL Front tread

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141 cmReference

LD Front tread

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148 cmReference

S 2WD

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3050 kgReference

S 4WD

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3200 kgReference

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2780 kgReference

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3285 kgReference

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2840 kgReference

L ROPS

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2885 kgReference

L Cab

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3345 kgReference

XL ROPS

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2975 kgReference

XL Cab

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3435 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

S 2WD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

S 4WD Max capacity

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4500 kgReference

MD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

M Max capacity

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4799 kgReference

LD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

L ROPS Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

L Cab Max capacity

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4799 kgReference

XL ROPS Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

XL Cab Max capacity

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4799 kgReference

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.