The Claas Axion 960 and the Claas Xerion 4500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Xerion 4500 leads on rated power with 449 hp against 445 hp. Claas Axion 960 is the newer design (2024 vs 2009). In short: choose the Claas Xerion 4500 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Axion 960 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
69
Fit score
Clear
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
445 hp
449 hp
Confidence
84%
98%
Guide price
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Engine
Rated power
332 kW (445 hp)OEM
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Emissions stage
Stage VEPA cert
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Engine
8.7 LDealer
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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Rated engine speed
2,080 rpmReference
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Cooling system
Visctronic fanReference
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Engine (gross)
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334.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
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360.2 kWReference
Displacement
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12.5 LReference
Rated Power (gross)
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334.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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360.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2000Reference
Idle RPM
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800-2080Reference
Torque
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2203.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter volts
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24Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear lift capacity
7690 kgDealer
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Hydraulic flow
150 L/minDealer
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Hydraulic system
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120.0 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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6Reference
Front valves
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2Reference
SCV flow
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105.0 lpmReference
Total flow
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205.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
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4NReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
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13866 kgReference
Front Hitch
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3NReference
Front lift
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8527 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000 (optional)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3140 mmDealer
350 cmReference
Weight
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13399 kgReference
Front tire
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800/70Reference
Rear tire
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800/70Reference
Ag front
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900/60 R42Reference
Ag rear
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900/60 R42Reference
Length
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749 cmReference
Min Width
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248 cmReference
Max Width
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329 cmReference
Max Height
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379 cmReference
Shipping weight
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13399 kgReference
Min Ground clearance
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37 cmReference
Max Ground clearance
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52 cmReference
Capacities
Capacity
8.7 LReference
120.0 LReference
Fuel tank
643.5 LReference
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
56.8 LReference
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Fuel
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1000.0 LReference
Power
Max Power
445 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
391 hpReference
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Front PTO Power
TrueReference
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Transmission
Transmission Type
CVTReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Transmission
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ZF Eccom 4.5 CVTReference
Type
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continuously variable transmissionReference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
219.6 l/minReference
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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
4,999.9 kgReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
241.3 cmReference
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Overall Length
574 cmReference
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Overall weight
13,999.7 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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4x4 4WDReference
Steering
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four-wheel steeringReference
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.
