Compare/Claas Arion 460 vs Claas Arion 540

Claas Arion 460 vs Claas Arion 540

Verdict: Claas Arion 460 vs Claas Arion 540

The Claas Arion 460 and the Claas Arion 540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Arion 460 leads on rated power with 139 hp against 135 hp. Claas Arion 460 is the lighter machine (5,098 kg vs 5,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 540 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 190.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Arion 460 is the newer design (2014 vs 2007). In short: choose the Claas Arion 460 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 540 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

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Rated power

139 hp

135 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Four power shift gears (1-4) in four hydraulically shifted ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. Optional Quadractiv automatic shifting.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

249.8 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

22.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

103.7 kWReference

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Engine (max)

104.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Emissions

Stage IVReference

Tier 3Reference

Emission control

diesel oxidation catalyist with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) (DOC)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

100.7 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

104.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

common railReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

570.1 NmReference

577.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1650Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil change

600 hReference

500 hReference

Engine

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100.7 kWReference

Power

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100.7 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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193 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hrReference

Transmission

QuadrishiftReference

HexashiftReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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six-speed power shift - 24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

2 to 6Reference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

4199 kgReference

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Front lift

2800 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Total flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

252 cmReference

256 cmReference

Weight

5098 kgReference

5470 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

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Length

444 cmReference

488 cmReference

Height (cab)

276 cmReference

296 cmReference

Max weight

8500 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

49 cmReference

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Front axle

Proactive suspensionReference

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Front tread

183 to 0 cmReference

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Ag front

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14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R38Reference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Operating

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5470 kgReference

Ballasted

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6424 kgReference

Claas Arion 460 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Max capacity

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8799 kgReference

Capacity

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276 ciReference

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Power

Max Power

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155 hpReference

Rated Power

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150 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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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open center | load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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296.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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476.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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50.3 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,929.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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14.9R28Reference

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.