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ClaasModel A
Claas Ares 617
Row Crop
- power
- 114 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Ares 617 vs Valmet 8150
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ValmetModel B
Valmet 8150
Row Crop
- power
- 109 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 36
ClaasClaas Ares 617
vs
ValmetValmet 8150
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Ares 617 higher · +5 hp (+5%)Ares 617114 hp
8150109 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Ares 617 is in the 34th percentile; 8150 is in the 31st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Ares 617 higher · +11 ci (+3%)Ares 617414 ci
8150403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Ares 617 is in the 69th percentile; 8150 is in the 55th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 6176
81506
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Ares 617 is in the 50th percentile; 8150 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8150 higher · +12 (+50%)Ares 61724
815036
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Ares 617 is in the 81st percentile; 8150 is in the 95th · 1,200 models
Ares 617 (A)8150 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Valmet | — |
| Model | Ares 617 | 8150 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Valmet | — |
| Model | DPS 6068 | Six-cylinder turbocharged (Serial No. E 1 12 75) | — |
| Power Output | 114hp | 109hp | ▲ Ares 617+5 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 403ci | ▲ Ares 617+11 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 8150+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ Ares 617+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Three-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196in | 191in | ▲ Ares 617+5 in · +3% |
| Width | Not recorded | 85.8in | — |
| Height | 117in | 110in | ▲ Ares 617+7 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 11,045lb | 10,970lb | ▲ Ares 617+75 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 14.9R28 | Two 16.9R28;**; 12 (80 psi) | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R38 | Two 20.8R38;**; 12 (80 psi) | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Ares 617 | Valmet 8150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 34th percentile (114 hp)B · 31st percentile (109 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 69th percentile (414 ci)B · 55th percentile (403 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 95th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 39th percentile (11,045 lb)B · 38th percentile (10,970 lb)
A · Ares 617B · 8150Median Row Crop Tractor