Compare/Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Nexos 240

Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Nexos 240

Verdict: Claas Arion 420 vs Claas Nexos 240

The Claas Arion 420 and the Claas Nexos 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Nexos 240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. Claas Arion 420 is the lighter machine (4,898 kg vs 6,162 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 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Nexos 240 is the newer design (2019 vs 2009). In short: choose the Claas Nexos 240 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 420 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

Fit score

Best match

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Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

101 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Distributor

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ClaasReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

420 CIS

Claas information systemReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

174.9 LReference

74.9 LReference

Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

78.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

465.1 NmReference

429.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1650Reference

1250Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil change

500 hReference

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Engine (gross)

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75.3 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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75.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

QuadrishiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Rear valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

98.0 lpmReference

82.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2160 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Weight

4898 kgReference

6162 to 7055 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9R24Reference

320/70R20Reference

Rear tire

18.4R34Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

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Length

444 cmReference

407 cmReference

Height

276 cmReference

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Max weight

8799 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

45 cmReference

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F Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

VL Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

F Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

F Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 320/70R20. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL ROPS Width

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125 cmReference

F ROPS Width

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145 cmReference

VL Cab Width

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129 cmReference

F Cab Width

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148 cmReference

F Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

VL Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

F Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

VL Clearance (rear axle)

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33 cmReference

F ROPS

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247 cmReference

F Cab

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232 cmReference

VL ROPS

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245 cmReference

VL Cab

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3109 kgReference

Claas Arion 420 attachments

Attachment overview

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

Claas Nexos 240 Height

F Height (Folded ROPS)

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148 cmReference

VL Height (Folded ROPS)

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146 cmReference

FB Cab

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230 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.