Compare/Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 540

Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 540

Verdict: Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 540

The Claas Ares 696 and the Claas Arion 540 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 135 hp. Claas Arion 540 is the lighter machine (5,470 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 Arion 540 is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). In short: choose the Claas Ares 696 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 540 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

146 hp

135 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

249.8 LReference

Engine

108.9 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

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Power

108.9 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

585.1 NmReference

577.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1650Reference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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193 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hrReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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HexashiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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six-speed power shift - 24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

8471 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

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

Type

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partial power shift with power shuttleReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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2 to 6Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

275 cmReference

256 cmReference

Weight

6691 kgReference

5470 kgReference

Front tire

480/70R28Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

580/70R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

480/70R28Reference

14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

580/70R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Length

472 cmReference

488 cmReference

Height

291 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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296 cmReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Operating

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5470 kgReference

Ballasted

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6424 kgReference

Capacities

Max capacity

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8799 kgReference

Capacity

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276 ciReference

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Power

Max Power

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155 hpReference

Rated Power

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150 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open center | load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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296.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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476.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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50.3 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,929.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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14.9R28Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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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.