Claas Ares 616
The Claas Ares 616 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 414.2 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Engine Detail — 414.2 ci / 6.8 L (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 12,370 lbs 5611 kg.
Engine Power
Engine Detail — 414.2 ci / 6.8 L (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66.1 gal
250.2 L
Transmission
32 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
12,370 lbs
5611 kg
Overview
 | 2003 - 2005
Ares Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Claas 616 Engine | |
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6.8L 6-cyl | |
Fuel tank | 66.1 gal
250.2 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas 616 Transmission | |
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32-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas 616 Power | |
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Engine | 115 hp
85.8 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 | 108.3 inches
275 cm |
Weight | 12,370 lbs
5611 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.2 ci / 6.8 L
Manufacturer | DPS 6068 DRT |
Configuration | turbo, 6-cylinder |
Displacement | 414.2 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.193x5.00 inches
107 x 127 mm |
Power | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 337.1 lb-ft
457.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Transmission
Transmission — 32 forward and reverse
Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Claas 616 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9R28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108.3 inches
275 cm |
Length | 167.7 inches
425 cm |
Height | 114.6 inches
291 cm |
Weight | 12,370 lbs
5611 kg |
Photos
Claas Ares 616 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Ares 616 based on its 115 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 616.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.1 hrs
Approximately 11.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (66.1 gal / 250.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.6 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 616 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Ares 616.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)115 hp
Kilowatts (kW)85.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)116.6 PS
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