Compare/Claas Elios 230 vs Claas Nectis 257

Claas Elios 230 vs Claas Nectis 257

Verdict: Claas Elios 230 vs Claas Nectis 257

The Claas Elios 230 and the Claas Nectis 257 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Nectis 257 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 88 hp. Claas Elios 230 is the lighter machine (5,100 kg vs 6,196 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Elios 230 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 230 is the newer design (2009 vs 2004). In short: choose the Claas Nectis 257 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Elios 230 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

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

90 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Four gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. Mechanical two-speed splitter for each gear.Reference

4-cylinderReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

65.6 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

4.5 LReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

65.6 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,300 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Stage IIIBReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

122.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.90x4.33 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Bore/Stroke

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104 x 132 mmReference

Rated RPM

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2300Reference

Torque

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366.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

TWINSHIFT REVERSHIFTReference

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Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Valves

up to 4Reference

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Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

48.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/750/groundReference

Rear lift

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3140 kgReference

Dimensions

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4R36Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4R36Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

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Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

Ag front

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280/70R20Reference

Ag rear

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14.9R28Reference

Length

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414 cmReference

Height

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241 cmReference

Claas Elios 230 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

ClaasReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

207.5 ciReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

68.1 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

8 valveReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,240 kgReference

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Power

Max Power

89.9 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

215.4 cmReference

218 cmReference

Height Over Cab

237 cmReference

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Overall Length

381.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

3,309.9 kgReference

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Weight

5,100.2 kgReference

2960 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.