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Claas Atles 946 vs Claas Challenger 65E

Verdict: Claas Atles 946 vs Claas Challenger 65E

The Claas Atles 946 and the Claas Challenger 65E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Atles 946 leads on rated power with 282 hp against 277 hp. Claas Atles 946 is the lighter machine (9,027 kg vs 15,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Challenger 65E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 455.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Atles 946 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Challenger 65E 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 Atles 946 Tractor
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas Challenger 65E Tractor
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
282 hp
277 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
Original price
$187,000Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
6-cylinderReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Fuel tank
455.0 LReference
1059.8 LReference
Engine
210.3 kWReference
231.2 kWReference
Displacement
7.2 LReference
10.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 130 mmReference
125 x 140 mmReference
Power
210.3 kWReference
231.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1100.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Drawbar (tested)
184.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
Max power
184.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
206.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 8 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
110.1 lpmReference
151.4 lpmReference
Rear lift
12002 kgReference
6614 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
750/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
230.4 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
Valves
4Reference
Rear Type
III,IVReference
Power at rated PTO speed
213.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
271 cmReference
Weight
9027 kgReference
15510 kgReference
Front tire
600/70R38Reference
Rear tire
650/85R38Reference
Ag front
600/70R38Reference
Ag rear
650/85R38Reference
Length
509 cmReference
Height
325 cmReference
Operating weight
15510 kgReference
Claas 65E Tracks
Width
63 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
58.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
15097 kgReference

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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