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