Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT535B vs Claas Ares 696

Challenger MT535B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT535B

Utility

power
146 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535B specs
Claas Ares 696 Tractor
ClaasModel B

Claas Ares 696

Agricultural

power
146 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full Ares 696 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT535B
vs
ClaasClaas Ares 696

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT535B146 hp
Ares 696146 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 93rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ares 696 higher · +12 ci (+3%)
MT535B402 ci
Ares 696414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT535B is in the 90th percentile; Ares 696 is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT535B6
Ares 6966
Median Utility Tractor4

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT535B higher · +29 lb (<1%)
MT535B14,780 lb
Ares 69614,751 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 93rd · 5,107 models

MT535B (A)Ares 696 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerChallengerClaas—
ModelMT535BAres 696—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsDPS—
ModelPerkins Diesel, Serial No. U004188P6068 TRT—
Power Output146hp146hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ MT535B+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci414ci▲ Ares 696+12 ci · +3%
Bore4.1in4.2in▲ Ares 696+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (AGCO CVT)32-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
Length169in186in▲ Ares 696+17 in · +10%
Width81.1inNot recorded—
Height113in115in▲ Ares 696+2 in · +2%
Wheelbase107inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,780lb14,751lb▲ MT535B+29 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
System Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two-foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
Starter Type12 volt electricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Ares 696Difference
Coolant6.7galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 93rd percentile (146 hp)B · 93rd percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,780 lb)B · 93rd percentile (14,751 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 85th percentile (169 in)B · 92nd percentile (186 in)
A · MT535BB · Ares 696Median Utility Tractor
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