Compare/Claas Elios 340 vs Claas Nexos 240

Claas Elios 340 vs Claas Nexos 240

Verdict: Claas Elios 340 vs Claas Nexos 240

The Claas Elios 340 and the Claas Nexos 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Nexos 240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 98 hp. Claas Elios 340 is the lighter machine (3,635 kg vs 6,162 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Elios 340 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Claas Elios 340 is the newer design (2023 vs 2019). In short: choose the Claas Nexos 240 for outright pulling power, or the Claas Elios 340 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Claas

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Best match

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Rated power

98 hp

101 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

ClaasReference

Manufacturer

CarraroReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

74.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

9.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

73.1 kWReference

75.3 kWReference

Engine (max)

76.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

73.1 kWReference

75.3 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

76.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Torque

405.4 NmReference

429.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1250Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

30 forward and 15 reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

190.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

82.1 lpmReference

Total flow

113.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

26.9 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2330 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2160 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

3635 kgReference

6162 to 7055 poundsReference

Length

404 cmReference

407 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

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Height (cab)

262 cmReference

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Max weight

5200 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

46 cmReference

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F Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

VL Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Front tire

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320/70R20Reference

F Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

F Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 320/70R20. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

VL ROPS Width

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125 cmReference

F ROPS Width

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145 cmReference

VL Cab Width

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129 cmReference

F Cab Width

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148 cmReference

F Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

VL Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

F Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

VL Clearance (rear axle)

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33 cmReference

F ROPS

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247 cmReference

F Cab

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232 cmReference

VL ROPS

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245 cmReference

VL Cab

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3109 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

Claas Nexos 240 Height

F Height (Folded ROPS)

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148 cmReference

VL Height (Folded ROPS)

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146 cmReference

FB Cab

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230 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.