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Claas Arion 650 vs Claas Challenger 35

Verdict: Claas Arion 650 vs Claas Challenger 35

The Claas Arion 650 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 165 hp. Claas Arion 650 is the lighter machine (6,820 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 650 holds more fuel (330 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 650 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 Arion 650 Tractor
Claas
91
Fit score
Clear
Claas Challenger 35 Tractor
Claas
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
165 hp
175 hp
Confidence
81%
98%
Guide price
£135,000
Engine
Rated power
121 kW (165 hp)OEM
Max power
137 kW (184 hp)Brochure
Engine
6.8 LDealer
156.6 kWReference
Emissions stage
Stage VEPA cert
Fuel Type
DieselReference
Engine torque at rated speed
169.5 mReference
Drawbar (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
156.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
32.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
CMATIC CVTOEM
Top speed
50 km/hOEM
Transmission Type
CVTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO speeds
540/540E/1000OEM
Hydraulic flow
110 L/minDealer
Rear lift capacity
5200 kgReference
PTO (claimed)
130.5 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
118.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
Control
draft controlReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2810 mmDealer
218 cmReference
Weight
6820 kgDealer
10098 kgReference
Rear tyres
650/65 R38OEM
Length
535 cmReference
Height (cab)
304 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Gauge
152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel tank
330 LDealer
473.1 LReference
Capacity
6.7 LReference
General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
Precision Agriculture
Available (Telematic)Reference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
149.9 l/minReference
Remote Valves
4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,000 kgReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
3,999.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
5.5 mReference
Overall weight
12,500.1 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
trueReference
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
differential powerReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Claas 35 Tracks
Width
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.

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