ClaasModel A
Claas Ares 696
Agricultural
- power
- 146 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 32
Head to head · Agricultural
Claas Ares 696 vs Claas Challenger 55
ClaasModel B
Claas Challenger 55
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 442 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ClaasClaas Ares 696
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 55
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Displacement
▲ Challenger 55 higher · +28 ci (+7%)Ares 696414 ci
Challenger 55442 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
Ares 696 is in the 71st percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 78th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAres 6966
Challenger 556
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
Ares 696 is in the 74th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 696 higher · +16 (+100%)Ares 69632
Challenger 5516
Median Agricultural Tractor16
Ares 696 is in the 91st percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 50th · 972 models
Operating Weight
▲ Challenger 55 higher · +11,249 lb (+76%)Ares 69614,751 lb
Challenger 5526,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
Ares 696 is in the 68th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 93rd · 971 models
Ares 696 (A)Challenger 55 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Claas | Same |
| Model | Ares 696 | Challenger 55 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DPS | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | 6068 TRT | 3126 | — |
| Power Output | 146hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Challenger 55+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 442ci | ▲ Challenger 55+28 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ Challenger 55+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 32-speed | Full Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186in | 211in | ▲ Challenger 55+25 in · +13% |
| Width | Not recorded | 91in | — |
| Height | 115in | 125in | ▲ Challenger 55+10 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 14,751lb | 26,000lb | ▲ Challenger 55+11,249 lb · +76% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Variable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Differential Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Differential Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 8.6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Ares 696 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 71st percentile (414 ci)B · 78th percentile (442 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 91st percentile (32)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 68th percentile (14,751 lb)B · 93rd percentile (26,000 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 66th percentile (186 in)B · 86th percentile (211 in)
A · Ares 696B · Challenger 55Median Agricultural Tractor