Head to head · Agricultural

Claas Ares 696 vs Massey Ferguson 8140

Claas Ares 696 Tractor
ClaasModel A

Claas Ares 696

Agricultural

power
146 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full Ares 696 specs
Massey Ferguson 8140 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8140

Agricultural

power
149 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full 8140 specs
ClaasClaas Ares 696
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8140

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8140 higher · +3 hp (+2%)
Ares 696146 hp
8140149 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

Ares 696 is in the 67th percentile; 8140 is in the 68th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ares 696 higher · +12 ci (+3%)
Ares 696414 ci
8140402 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

Ares 696 is in the 71st percentile; 8140 is in the 66th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Ares 6966
81406
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

Ares 696 is in the 74th percentile; 8140 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Ares 69632
814032
Median Agricultural Tractor16

Ares 696 is in the 91st percentile; 8140 is in the 91st · 972 models

Ares 696 (A)8140 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
ManufacturerClaasMassey Ferguson—
ModelAres 6968140—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
ManufacturerDPSValmet—
Model6068 TRT620DS—
Power Output146hp149hp▲ 8140+3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,290RPM▲ 8140+290 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement414ci402ci▲ Ares 696+12 ci · +3%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ 8140+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.7in▲ Ares 696+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
Type32-speedSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
Length186in215in▲ 8140+29 in · +16%
WidthNot recorded94in—
Height115in115inSame
Operating Weight14,751lb14,000lb▲ Ares 696+751 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
CoolantNot recorded7.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecClaas Ares 696Massey Ferguson 8140Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 67th percentile (146 hp)B · 68th percentile (149 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 71st percentile (414 ci)B · 66th percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 91st percentile (32)B · 91st percentile (32)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 68th percentile (14,751 lb)B · 65th percentile (14,000 lb)
A · Ares 696B · 8140Median Agricultural Tractor
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