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ClaasModel A
Claas Ares 656
Agricultural
- power
- 132 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 32
Head to head · Agricultural
Claas Ares 656 vs Fendt 712 Vario
FendtModel B
Fendt 712 Vario
Agricultural
- power
- 132 hp
- displacement
- 370 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ClaasClaas Ares 656
vs
FendtFendt 712 Vario
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedAres 656132 hp
712 Vario132 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
Ares 656 is in the 62nd percentile; 712 Vario is in the 62nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Ares 656 higher · +44 ci (+12%)Ares 656414 ci
712 Vario370 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
Ares 656 is in the 71st percentile; 712 Vario is in the 60th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 6566
712 Vario6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
Ares 656 is in the 74th percentile; 712 Vario is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Operating Weight
▲ 712 Vario higher · +1,109 lb (+8%)Ares 65613,451 lb
712 Vario14,560 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
Ares 656 is in the 63rd percentile; 712 Vario is in the 68th · 971 models
Ares 656 (A)712 Vario (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Fendt | — |
| Model | Ares 656 | 712 Vario | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DPS | Deutz | — |
| Model | 6068 TRT | TCD 2012 L06 4V | — |
| Power Output | 132hp | 132hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 712 Vario+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 370ci | ▲ Ares 656+44 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4in | ▲ Ares 656+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Continuously Variable Transmission (IVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 184in | ▲ Ares 656+2 in · +1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 99.2in | — |
| Height | 115in | 117in | ▲ 712 Vario+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 13,451lb | 14,560lb | ▲ 712 Vario+1,109 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 656 | Fendt 712 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 62nd percentile (132 hp)B · 62nd percentile (132 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 71st percentile (414 ci)B · 60th percentile (370 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 63rd percentile (13,451 lb)B · 68th percentile (14,560 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 66th percentile (186 in)B · 62nd percentile (184 in)
A · Ares 656B · 712 VarioMedian Agricultural Tractor