Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 960 vs Claas Xerion 4500

Claas Axion 960 Tractor
ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 960

Row Crop

power
439 hp
displacement
532 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 960 specs
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ClaasModel B

Claas Xerion 4500

Utility

power
439 hp
displacement
781 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Xerion 4500 specs
ClaasClaas Axion 960
vs
ClaasClaas Xerion 4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,1571,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Axion 960439 hp
Xerion 4500439 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 960 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Xerion 4500 higher · +249 ci (+47%)
Axion 960532 ci
Xerion 4500781 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 960 is in the 94th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 9606
Xerion 45006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 960 is in the 50th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Length

▲ Xerion 4500 higher · +69 in (+31%)
Axion 960226 in
Xerion 4500295 in
Median Row Crop Tractor180 in

Axion 960 is in the 93rd percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 1,157 models

Axion 960 (A)Xerion 4500 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerClaasClaasSame
ModelAxion 960Xerion 4500
CategoryRow CropUtility

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerFPTMercedes-Benz
ModelNot recordedSerial No. 471.919-C-0155467
Power Output439hp439hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,000RPM
Cylinders66Same
Displacement532ci781ciXerion 4500+249 ci · +47%
Bore4.6inNot recorded
Stroke5.3inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)Same

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Length226in295inXerion 4500+69 in · +31%
WidthNot recorded89.2in
HeightNot recorded144in
Operating WeightNot recorded51,400lb

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
System TypeLoad SensingDirect engine drive
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated

Tires

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42

Tread Width

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded89.2in
Rear TreadNot recorded89.2in

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN with Quick Attach
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 4WD
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric Starter (24 volts)

Emissions

SpecClaas Axion 960Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Control SystemNot recordedDEF exhaust treatment

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 99th percentile (439 hp)B · 99th percentile (439 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 94th percentile (532 ci)B · 99th percentile (781 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Length

median 180 in
A · 93rd percentile (226 in)B · 99th percentile (295 in)
A · Axion 960B · Xerion 4500Median Row Crop Tractor
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