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ClaasModel A
Claas Ares 556
Tractor
- power
- 104 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 32
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Ares 556 vs Claas Ares 557
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ClaasModel B
Claas Ares 557
Row Crop
- power
- 103 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
ClaasClaas Ares 556
vs
ClaasClaas Ares 557
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Ares 556 higher · +1 hp (<1%)Ares 556104 hp
Ares 557103 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Ares 556 is in the 28th percentile; Ares 557 is in the 27th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedAres 556276 ci
Ares 557276 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 556 is in the 26th percentile; Ares 557 is in the 25th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 5564
Ares 5574
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 556 is in the 17th percentile; Ares 557 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 556 higher · +8 (+33%)Ares 55632
Ares 55724
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 556 is in the 91st percentile; Ares 557 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
Ares 556 (A)Ares 557 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Claas | Same |
| Model | Ares 556 | Ares 557 | — |
| Category | Not recorded | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DPS | John Deere | — |
| Model | 4045 TRT | DPS 4045 | — |
| Power Output | 104hp | 103hp | ▲ Ares 556+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ Ares 557+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 276ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158in | 186in | ▲ Ares 557+28 in · +18% |
| Height | 112in | 114in | ▲ Ares 557+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 11,532lb | 10,406lb | ▲ Ares 556+1,126 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 17,637lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 556 | Claas Ares 557 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 28th percentile (104 hp)B · 27th percentile (103 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 26th percentile (276 ci)B · 25th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 91st percentile (32)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 44th percentile (11,532 lb)B · 35th percentile (10,406 lb)
A · Ares 556B · Ares 557Median Row Crop Tractor