Compare/Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 630

Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 630

Verdict: Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Arion 630

The Claas Ares 696 and the Claas Arion 630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 146 hp. Claas Arion 630 is the lighter machine (6,218 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 Arion 630 holds more fuel (330.1 L vs 250.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 630 is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Claas

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Rated power

146 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

330.1 LReference

Engine

108.9 kWReference

108.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

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Power

108.9 kWReference

108.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

585.1 NmReference

630.1 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

Engine torque at rated speed

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158.2 mReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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HexashiftReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

8471 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750/ 1000/1250Reference

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

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

281 cmReference

Weight

6691 kgReference

6218 kgReference

Front tire

480/70R28Reference

16.9R28Reference

Rear tire

580/70R38Reference

20.8R38Reference

Ag front

480/70R28Reference

16.9R28Reference

Ag rear

580/70R38Reference

20.8R38Reference

Length

472 cmReference

515 cmReference

Height

291 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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300 cmReference

Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

Operating

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6218 kgReference

Ballasted

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8397 kgReference

Variants

Arion 630

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deluxe modelReference

Arion 630C

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economy modelReference

Capacities

Max capacity

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10999 kgReference

Capacity

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6.7 LReference

Power

Max Power

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165 hpReference

Rated Power

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155 hpReference

General

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Precision Agriculture

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Available (Telematic)Reference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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149.9 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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4Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,000 kgReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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3,999.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

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5.5 mReference

Overall weight

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11,000.1 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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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.