Compare/Claas Challenger 95E vs Claas Xerion 3300

Claas Challenger 95E vs Claas Xerion 3300

Verdict: Claas Challenger 95E vs Claas Xerion 3300

The Claas Challenger 95E and the Claas Xerion 3300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Xerion 3300 leads on rated power with 335 hp against 306 hp. Claas Xerion 3300 is the lighter machine (13,000 kg vs 16,111 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Challenger 95E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 620.1 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Xerion 3300 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Challenger 95E 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

306 hp

335 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$238,000Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

4x4 4WDReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

four-wheel steeringReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1059.8 LReference

620.1 LReference

Engine

305.7 kWReference

249.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

244.4 kWReference

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Displacement

11.9 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

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Power

305.7 kWReference

249.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

244.4 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

228.1 kWReference

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Emissions

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Tier 3aReference

Torque

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1499.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3aReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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501.7 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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ZF Eccom 3.5 CVTReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

225.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

254.9 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Valves

4Reference

5Reference

Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

190.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

228.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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130.0 LReference

Capacity

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130.0 LReference

Pressure

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260.0 barReference

Pump flow

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235.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIINReference

Rear lift

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11725 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift

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7139 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

329 cmReference

Weight

16111 kgReference

13000 kgReference

Operating weight

16111 kgReference

13000 kgReference

Front tire

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540/80R38Reference

Rear tire

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540/80R38Reference

Ag front

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900/50R42Reference

Ag rear

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900/50R42Reference

Length

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662 cmReference

Height (cab)

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372 cmReference

Max weight

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36002 kgReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Claas 95E Tracks

Width

63 cmReference

248 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

72.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15967 kgReference

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Variants

Trac

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center cabinReference

Saddle Trac

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front cabReference

Trac VC

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pivoting cabinReference

Capacities

Fuel

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620.0 LReference

General

Make & Model

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ClaasReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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joystickReference

Power

Max Power

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335 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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integrated hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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four-wheel steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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50.19 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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3,771 psiReference

Remote Valves

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5 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIINReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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11,725.4 kgReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIINReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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372.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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662.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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248.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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12,999.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.