Compare/Claas Arion 520 vs Claas Nexos 260

Claas Arion 520 vs Claas Nexos 260

Verdict: Claas Arion 520 vs Claas Nexos 260

The Claas Arion 520 and the Claas Nexos 260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. Claas Arion 520 is the lighter machine (5,470 kg vs 6,129 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 520 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Nexos 260 is the newer design (2023 vs 2007). 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

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Rated power

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

CarraroReference

liquid-cooledReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Distributor

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ClaasReference

Engine

Fuel tank

249.8 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

89.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

89.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

520.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier 3Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

174 kgReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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9.8 LReference

Engine (max)

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89.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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102 x 110 mmReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

HexashiftReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 15 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

partial power shift with power shuttle - 24F and 24RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 6Reference

2 to 4Reference

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

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

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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82.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Weight

5470 kgReference

6128.84 to 7572.87 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

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Ag front

14.9R28Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R38Reference

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Length

488 cmReference

403 cmReference

Height (cab)

296 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Operating

5470 kgReference

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Ballasted

6424 kgReference

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S Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

MD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

M Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

LD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

L Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

XL Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

LD ROPS Length

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399 cmReference

MD ROPS Length

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399 cmReference

S Width

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99 cmReference

MD Width

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107 cmReference

M Width

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119 cmReference

LD Width

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107 cmReference

L Width

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127 cmReference

XL Width

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127 cmReference

S 2WD Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

S 4WD Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

MD Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

M Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

LD Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

L ROPS Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

L Cab Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

XL ROPS Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

XL Cab Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

S 2WD Front tread

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89 to 119 cmReference

S 4WD Front tread

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98 cmReference

M Front tread

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110 cmReference

MD Front tread

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127 cmReference

L Front tread

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137 cmReference

XL Front tread

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141 cmReference

LD Front tread

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148 cmReference

S 2WD

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3050 kgReference

S 4WD

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3200 kgReference

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2780 kgReference

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3285 kgReference

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2840 kgReference

L ROPS

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2885 kgReference

L Cab

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3345 kgReference

XL ROPS

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2975 kgReference

XL Cab

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3435 kgReference

Capacities

Max capacity

8799 kgReference

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Capacity

276.1 ciReference

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S 2WD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

S 4WD Max capacity

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4500 kgReference

MD Max capacity

—

4199 kgReference

M Max capacity

—

4799 kgReference

LD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

L ROPS Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

L Cab Max capacity

—

4799 kgReference

XL ROPS Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

XL Cab Max capacity

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4799 kgReference

General

Make & Model

ClaasReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 valveReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

29.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open center | load sensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,901 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 6 ValvesReference

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Power

Max Power

120 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

296.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

489 cmReference

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Overall weight

5,470.3 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R38Reference

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Front Wheel Type

14.9R28Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.