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Claas Ares 826 vs Claas Challenger 45

Verdict: Claas Ares 826 vs Claas Challenger 45

The Claas Ares 826 and the Claas Challenger 45 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Challenger 45 leads on rated power with 200 hp against 181 hp. Claas Ares 826 is the lighter machine (6,556 kg vs 10,296 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Challenger 45 holds more fuel (473.1 L vs 275.2 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Challenger 45 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Ares 826 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 Ares 826 Tractor
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas Challenger 45 Tractor
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
181 hp
200 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
differential powerReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
275.2 LReference
473.1 LReference
Engine
135.0 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
135.0 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Torque
759.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
126.8 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
32.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and reverseReference
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
110.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
11332 kgReference
6804 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/750/1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
118.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
Control
draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
288 cmReference
218 cmReference
Weight
6556 kgReference
10296 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R28Reference
Rear tire
20.8R38Reference
Ag front
16.9R28Reference
Ag rear
20.8R38Reference
Length
453 cmReference
535 cmReference
Height
303 cmReference
Height (cab)
304 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Gauge
152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Claas 45 Tracks
Width
231 cmReference

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.

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