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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 Ford 9600
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FordModel B
Ford 9600
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ClaasClaas Ares 557
vs
FordFord 9600
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 9600 higher · +125 ci (+45%)Ares 557276 ci
9600401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 557 is in the 25th percentile; 9600 is in the 51st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 9600 higher · +2 (+50%)Ares 5574
96006
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 557 is in the 17th percentile; 9600 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 557 higher · +8 (+50%)Ares 55724
960016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 557 is in the 81st percentile; 9600 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ 9600 higher · +1,454 lb (+14%)Ares 55710,406 lb
960011,860 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Ares 557 is in the 35th percentile; 9600 is in the 47th · 1,350 models
Ares 557 (A)9600 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Ford | — |
| Model | Ares 557 | 9600 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Ford | — |
| Model | DPS 4045 | Ford | — |
| Power Output | 103hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 9600+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 276ci | 401ci | ▲ 9600+125 ci · +45% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.4in | ▲ 9600+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.4in | ▲ Ares 557+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 151in | ▲ Ares 557+35 in · +23% |
| Width | Not recorded | 91.1in | — |
| Height | 114in | 117in | ▲ 9600+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 10,406lb | 11,860lb | ▲ 9600+1,454 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission or Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 17,637lb | 18,004lb | ▲ 9600+367 lb · +2% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Ford 9600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,406 lb)B · 47th percentile (11,860 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 56th percentile (186 in)B · 17th percentile (151 in)
A · Ares 557B · 9600Median Row Crop Tractor