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ClaasModel A
Claas Ares 557
Row Crop
- power
- 103 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Ares 557 vs Claas Arion 420
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ClaasModel B
Claas Arion 420
Row Crop
- power
- 105 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
ClaasClaas Ares 557
vs
ClaasClaas Arion 420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Arion 420 higher · +2 hp (+2%)Ares 557103 hp
Arion 420105 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Ares 557 is in the 27th percentile; Arion 420 is in the 28th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedAres 557276 ci
Arion 420276 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 557 is in the 25th percentile; Arion 420 is in the 26th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 5574
Arion 4204
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 557 is in the 17th percentile; Arion 420 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 557 higher · +8 (+50%)Ares 55724
Arion 42016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 557 is in the 81st percentile; Arion 420 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
Ares 557 (A)Arion 420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Claas | Same |
| Model | Ares 557 | Arion 420 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere DPS | — |
| Model | DPS 4045 | 4045 | — |
| Power Output | 103hp | 105hp | ▲ Arion 420+2 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 276ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 175in | ▲ Ares 557+11 in · +6% |
| Height | 114in | 109in | ▲ Ares 557+5 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 10,406lb | 10,800lb | ▲ Arion 420+394 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 14.9-24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4-34 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Capacity | 17,637lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 27th percentile (103 hp)B · 28th percentile (105 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 26th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,406 lb)B · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)
A · Ares 557B · Arion 420Median Row Crop Tractor