The Claas Ares 826 and the Claas Arion 650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Ares 826 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 165 hp. Claas Ares 826 is the lighter machine (6,556 kg vs 6,820 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 650 holds more fuel (330 L vs 275.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 650 is the newer design (2024 vs 2002). In short: choose the Claas Ares 826 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 650 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas
91
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
181 hp
165 hp
Confidence
98%
81%
Guide price
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£135,000
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
6-cylinderReference
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Fuel tank
275.2 LReference
330 LDealer
Engine
135.0 kWReference
6.8 LDealer
Displacement
6.8 LReference
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Bore/Stroke
107 x 127 mmReference
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Power
135.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
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Torque
759.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Rated power
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121 kW (165 hp)OEM
Max power
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137 kW (184 hp)Brochure
Emissions stage
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Stage VEPA cert
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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169.5 mReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and reverseReference
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Transmission
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CMATIC CVTOEM
Top speed
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50 km/hOEM
Transmission Type
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CVTReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
110.1 lpmReference
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Rear lift
11332 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/750/1000Reference
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PTO speeds
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540/540E/1000OEM
Hydraulic flow
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110 L/minDealer
Rear lift capacity
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5200 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
288 cmReference
2810 mmDealer
Weight
6556 kgReference
6820 kgDealer
Front tire
16.9R28Reference
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Rear tire
20.8R38Reference
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Ag front
16.9R28Reference
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Ag rear
20.8R38Reference
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Length
453 cmReference
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Height
303 cmReference
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Rear tyres
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650/65 R38OEM
Capacities
Capacity
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6.7 LReference
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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12,500.1 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.