Compare/Claas Arion 640 vs Claas Challenger 35

Claas Arion 640 vs Claas Challenger 35

Verdict: Claas Arion 640 vs Claas Challenger 35

The Claas Arion 640 and the Claas Challenger 35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Challenger 35 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 155 hp. Claas Arion 640 is the lighter machine (6,259 kg vs 10,098 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Arion 640 holds more fuel (330.1 L vs 321.7 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Challenger 35 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Arion 640 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

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

155 hp

175 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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differential powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

330.1 LReference

473.1 LReference

Engine

115.6 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

115.6 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

657.1 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

6 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

239 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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111.9 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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105 x 127 mmReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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32.6 LReference

Transmission

HexashiftReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

six-speed power shift - 24 F and 24 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

2 to 6Reference

3 or 4Reference

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

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

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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130.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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118.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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III/IIReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift

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6804 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

218 cmReference

Weight

6259 kgReference

10098 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R28Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

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Ag front

16.9R28Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R38Reference

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Length

515 cmReference

535 cmReference

Height (cab)

300 cmReference

304 cmReference

Ground clearance

50 cmReference

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Operating

6259 kgReference

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Ballasted

7213 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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317 cmReference

Gauge

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152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

10999 kgReference

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Capacity

414 ciReference

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General

Make & Model

ClaasReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Power

Max Power

177 hpReference

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Rated Power

169 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Power SteeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

29.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

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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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

302 cmReference

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Overall Length

476 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

49.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

6,820.2 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Claas 35 Tracks

Width

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231 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.