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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 540
ClaasModel B
Claas Arion 540
Row Crop
- power
- 135 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
ClaasClaas Ares 557
vs
ClaasClaas Arion 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Arion 540 higher · +32 hp (+31%)Ares 557103 hp
Arion 540135 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Ares 557 is in the 27th percentile; Arion 540 is in the 49th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedAres 557276 ci
Arion 540276 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 557 is in the 25th percentile; Arion 540 is in the 25th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 5574
Arion 5404
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 557 is in the 17th percentile; Arion 540 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedAres 55724
Arion 54024
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 557 is in the 81st percentile; Arion 540 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
Ares 557 (A)Arion 540 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Claas | Same |
| Model | Ares 557 | Arion 540 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | DPS | — |
| Model | DPS 4045 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 103hp | 135hp | ▲ Arion 540+32 hp · +31% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 276ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 5in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Partial power shift with power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 193in | ▲ Arion 540+7 in · +4% |
| Height | 114in | 117in | ▲ Arion 540+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 10,406lb | 12,060lb | ▲ Arion 540+1,654 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 14.9X28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4X38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Capacity | 17,637lb | 19,400lb | ▲ Arion 540+1,763 lb · +10% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Claas Arion 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 27th percentile (103 hp)B · 49th percentile (135 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 25th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,406 lb)B · 49th percentile (12,060 lb)
A · Ares 557B · Arion 540Median Row Crop Tractor