Compare/Claas Ares 697 vs Claas Arion 460

Claas Ares 697 vs Claas Arion 460

Verdict: Claas Ares 697 vs Claas Arion 460

The Claas Ares 697 and the Claas Arion 460 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Arion 460 leads on rated power with 139 hp against 138 hp. Claas Arion 460 is the lighter machine (5,098 kg vs 5,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Ares 697 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 190.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 460 is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). In short: choose the Claas Arion 460 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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Rated power

138 hp

139 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

249.8 LReference

190.0 LReference

Engine (net)

103.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

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Rated Power (net)

103.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

109.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

588.1 NmReference

570.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

Oil change

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600 hReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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QuadrishiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

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

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

252 cmReference

Weight

5630 kgReference

5098 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Length

516 cmReference

444 cmReference

Height

300 cmReference

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Max weight

9249 kgReference

8500 kgReference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Claas Arion 460 attachments

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.