Compare/Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 460

Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 460

Verdict: Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 460

The Claas Ares 696 and the Claas Arion 460 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 139 hp. Claas Arion 460 is the lighter machine (5,098 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 190.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 460 is the newer design (2014 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 696 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 460 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

146 hp

139 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

6-cylinderReference

Four power shift gears (1-4) in four hydraulically shifted ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. Optional Quadractiv automatic shifting.Reference

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

190.0 LReference

Engine

108.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

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Power

108.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

585.1 NmReference

570.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1650Reference

1400Reference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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22.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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103.7 kWReference

Engine (max)

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104.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IVReference

Emission control

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diesel oxidation catalyist with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) (DOC)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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100.7 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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104.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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common railReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil change

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600 hReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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QuadrishiftReference

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

540/540E/1000Reference

Type

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four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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4199 kgReference

Front lift

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2800 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

275 cmReference

252 cmReference

Weight

6691 kgReference

5098 kgReference

Front tire

480/70R28Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

580/70R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

480/70R28Reference

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Ag rear

580/70R38Reference

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Length

472 cmReference

444 cmReference

Height

291 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

Max weight

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8500 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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49 cmReference

Front axle

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Proactive suspensionReference

Front tread

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183 to 0 cmReference

Claas Arion 460 attachments

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.