Claas Ares 556
The Claas Ares 556 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 276.4 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L (listed): 104 hp / 77.6 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 11,532 lbs 5230 kg.
Engine Power
Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L (listed): 104 hp / 77.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
44.9 gal
169.9 L
Transmission
32 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
11,532 lbs
5230 kg
Overview
 | 2003 - 2005
Ares Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Claas 556 Engine | |
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4.5L 4-cyl | |
Fuel tank | 44.9 gal
169.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas 556 Transmission | |
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32-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas 556 Power | |
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Engine | 104 hp
77.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
standard with A/C | |
Hydraulics | |
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Total flow | 25.1 gpm
95.0 lpm |
29.1 gpm
110.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 18,676 lbs
8471 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/750/ 1000/1250 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 98.0 inches
248 cm |
Weight | 11,532 lbs
5230 kg |
Front tire | 13.6R28 |
Rear tire | 16.9R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L
Manufacturer | DPS 4045 TRT |
Configuration | turbo, 4-cylinder |
Displacement | 276.4 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.193x5.00 inches
107 x 127 mm |
Power | 104 hp
77.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 306.1 lb-ft
415.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
Transmission — 32 forward and reverse
Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Claas 556 Tires | |
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Ag front | 13.6R28 |
Ag rear | 16.9R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 98.0 inches
248 cm |
Length | 157.5 inches
400 cm |
Height | 111.8 inches
283 cm |
Weight | 11,532 lbs
5230 kg |
Photos
Claas Ares 556 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Ares 556 based on its 104 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Claas Ares 556.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.3 hrs
Approximately 8.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (44.9 gal / 170 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.4 gal/hr (20.5 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Claas Ares 556 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Ares 556.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)104 hp
Kilowatts (kW)77.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)105.4 PS
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