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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 Valtra M120
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ValtraModel B
Valtra M120
Row Crop
- power
- 120 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 36
ClaasClaas Ares 557
vs
ValtraValtra M120
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ M120 higher · +17 hp (+17%)Ares 557103 hp
M120120 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Ares 557 is in the 27th percentile; M120 is in the 39th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Ares 557 higher · +8 ci (+3%)Ares 557276 ci
M120268 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 557 is in the 25th percentile; M120 is in the 21st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 5574
M1204
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 557 is in the 17th percentile; M120 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ M120 higher · +12 (+50%)Ares 55724
M12036
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 557 is in the 81st percentile; M120 is in the 95th · 1,200 models
Ares 557 (A)M120 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Valtra | — |
| Model | Ares 557 | M120 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | SisuDiesel | — |
| Model | DPS 4045 | 44EWA | — |
| Power Output | 103hp | 120hp | ▲ M120+17 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 268ci | ▲ Ares 557+8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ M120+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ Ares 557+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 193in | ▲ M120+7 in · +4% |
| Width | Not recorded | 92.1in | — |
| Height | 114in | 117in | ▲ M120+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 10,406lb | 11,312lb | ▲ M120+906 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 17,637lb | 15,876lb | ▲ Ares 557+1,761 lb · +11% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Ares 557 | Valtra M120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cabin with heat and air conditioning | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 27th percentile (103 hp)B · 39th percentile (120 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 21st percentile (268 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 95th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,406 lb)B · 42nd percentile (11,312 lb)
A · Ares 557B · M120Median Row Crop Tractor