Compare/Claas Ares 836 vs Claas Arion 660

Claas Ares 836 vs Claas Arion 660

Verdict: Claas Ares 836 vs Claas Arion 660

The Claas Ares 836 and the Claas Arion 660 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 205 hp. Claas Ares 836 is the lighter machine (6,751 kg vs 7,859 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 660 holds more fuel (367 L vs 300.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 660 is the newer design (2024 vs 2002). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

205 hp

Confidence

98%

82%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

6-cylinderReference

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Fuel tank

300.2 LReference

367 LDealer

Engine

152.9 kWReference

6.8 LDealer

Displacement

6.8 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

107 x 127 mmReference

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Power

152.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Torque

820.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Rated power

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153 kW (205 hp)OEM

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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626 (with boost) ft-lbReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

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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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Rear lift capacity

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5100 kgDealer

Hydraulic flow

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110 L/minDealer

Dimensions

Wheelbase

288 cmReference

2810 mmDealer

Weight

6751 kgReference

7859 kgDealer

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R42Reference

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Ag front

16.9R30Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R42Reference

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Length

462 cmReference

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Height

309 cmReference

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Capacities

Capacity

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6.7 lReference

Power

Max Power

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185 hpReference

General

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Precision Agriculture

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Available (Telematic)Reference

Hydraulics

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.