Compare/Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Ares 697

Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Ares 697

Verdict: Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Ares 697

The Claas Ares 696 and the Claas Ares 697 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 696 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 138 hp. Claas Ares 697 is the lighter machine (5,630 kg vs 6,691 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 696 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 696 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 697 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

146 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

108.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

108.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

585.1 NmReference

588.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1650Reference

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

6691 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.