Compare/Claas Axion 850 vs Claas Axion 860

Claas Axion 850 vs Claas Axion 860

Verdict: Claas Axion 850 vs Claas Axion 860

The Claas Axion 850 and the Claas Axion 860 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Axion 860 leads on rated power with 234 hp against 233 hp. Claas Axion 850 is the lighter machine (8,096 kg vs 10,553 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Axion 850 holds more fuel (503.0 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Axion 860 is the newer design (2018 vs 2006). In short: choose the Claas Axion 860 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Axion 850 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

233 hp

234 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Pull at 4 KPHReference

Engine

Fuel tank

503.0 LReference

454.2 LReference

Engine

173.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

6.7 LReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

Tier IVReference

Power

173.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Torque

1020.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Oil change

500 hReference

600 hReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

Rated engine speed

2,150 rpmReference

Cooling system

Visctronic fanReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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41.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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145.9 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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104 x 132 mmReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reductionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Max power

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145.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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174.5 kWReference

Transmission

HexashiftReference

CMATICReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

CVTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partial power shift with power shuttleReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Valves

3 to 8Reference

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Total flow

149.9 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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182.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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191.2 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 or 5Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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151.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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189.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

298 cmReference

297.2 cmReference

Weight

8096 kgReference

10553 kgReference

Front tire

480/70R30Reference

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Rear tire

620/70R42Reference

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Ag front

480/70R30Reference

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Ag rear

620/70R42Reference

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Length

572 cmReference

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Height (cab)

320 cmReference

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Ground clearance

56 cmReference

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Operating

8096 kgReference

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Ballasted

9802 kgReference

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Operating weight

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10553 kgReference

Capacities

Max capacity

13998 kgReference

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Capacity

6.7 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

41.6 LReference

Power

Max Power

260 hpReference

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Rated Power

245 hpReference

250 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

235 hpReference

244 hpReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

Precision Agriculture

Available (Remote diagnostics)\\nAvailable (Telematic)Reference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

151.4 l/minReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

9,729.5 kgReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

4,590.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

9,894.2 kgReference

10,119.6 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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48.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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9686 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.