Compare/Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Elios 240

Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Elios 240

Verdict: Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Elios 240

The Claas Arion 420 and the Claas Elios 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Arion 420 leads on rated power with 100 hp against 97 hp. Claas Elios 240 is the lighter machine (3,309 kg vs 4,898 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 420 holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 240 is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Claas Arion 420 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Elios 240 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

100 hp

97 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Four power shift gears in four power shift ranges. Power shuttle shifting. Quadractiv, optional on CIS models, allows for automated gear shifting.Reference

Two-speed power shift with power shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Variants

420 CIS

Claas information systemReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

174.9 LReference

90.1 LReference

Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

78.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

465.1 NmReference

406.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1650Reference

1600Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil change

500 hReference

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Engine

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72.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIBReference

Power

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72.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Stage IIIBReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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135.9 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.90x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

QuadrishiftReference

TWINSHIFT REVERSHIFTReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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power shuttle - 24F and 12RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

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Rear valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

98.0 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

540/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Rear lift

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3240 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

256 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4898 kgReference

3309 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R24Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R34Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

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Length

444 cmReference

381 cmReference

Height

276 cmReference

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Max weight

8799 kgReference

5100 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

45 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

Claas Arion 420 attachments

Attachment overview

Claas Elios 240 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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207.5 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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8 valveReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,240 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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96.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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237 cmReference

Overall Length

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381.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,309.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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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.