Compare/Claas Axion 880 vs Claas Challenger 55

Claas Axion 880 vs Claas Challenger 55

Verdict: Claas Axion 880 vs Claas Challenger 55

The Claas Axion 880 and the Claas Challenger 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Axion 880 leads on rated power with 228 hp against 225 hp. Claas Axion 880 is the lighter machine (10,911 kg vs 11,793 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Challenger 55 holds more fuel (473.1 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Axion 880 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Challenger 55 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

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Claas

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

228 hp

225 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Pull at 4 KPHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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differential powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

454.2 LReference

473.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

41.6 LReference

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Engine

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

143.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

7.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

110 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reductionReference

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Power

197.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power

208.8 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

600 hReference

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Max power

143.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

170.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

2,150 rpmReference

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Cooling system

Visctronic fanReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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142.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Coolant capacity

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32.6 LReference

Transmission

CMATICReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

creeperReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

182.7 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

189.2 kWReference

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Rear valves

4 or 5Reference

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Front valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

151.4 lpmReference

208.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

185.9 kWReference

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Pressure

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189.6 barReference

Valves

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3 or 4Reference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift

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6804 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Dimensions

Weight

10911 kgReference

11793 kgReference

Operating weight

10911 kgReference

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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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

49.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10576 kgReference

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Capacities

Capacity

6.7 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

41.6 LReference

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Power

Rated Power

280 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

261 hpReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Precision Agriculture

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

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

151.4 l/minReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

9,729.5 kgReference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

4,590.4 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

297.2 cmReference

218 cmReference

Overall weight

10,119.6 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Claas 55 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.