Claas Atles 946
The Claas Atles 946 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 436.4 ci 7.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Engine Detail — 436.4 ci / 7.2 L (listed): 282 hp / 210.3 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 19,902 lbs 9027 kg.
Engine Power
Engine Detail — 436.4 ci / 7.2 L (listed): 282 hp / 210.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120.2 gal
455.0 L
Transmission
18 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
19,902 lbs
9027 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Claas 946 Engine | |
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Deutz 7.2L 6-cyl | |
Fuel tank | 120.2 gal
455.0 L |
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Claas 946 Transmission | |
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18-speed | |
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Claas 946 Power | |
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Engine | 282 hp
210.3 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 | 29.1 gpm
110.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 26,460 lbs
12002 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 750/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 119.7 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 19,902 lbs
9027 kg |
Front tire | 600/70R38 |
Rear tire | 650/85R38 |
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Engine
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Engine Detail — 436.4 ci / 7.2 L
Manufacturer | Deutz Deutz BF6L1013FC |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged, 6-cylinder |
Displacement | 436.4 ci
7.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.252x5.118 inches
108 x 130 mm |
Power | 282 hp
210.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 811.4 lb-ft
1100.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Transmission
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Transmission — 18 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 18 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
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Ag front | 600/70R38 |
Ag rear | 650/85R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 119.7 inches
304 cm |
Length | 200.4 inches
509 cm |
Height | 128.0 inches
325 cm |
Weight | 19,902 lbs
9027 kg |
Photos
Claas Atles 946 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Atles 946 based on its 282 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 Atles 946.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.2 hrs
Approximately 8.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (120.2 gal / 455 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~14.7 gal/hr (55.5 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 Atles 946 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Atles 946.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)282 hp
Kilowatts (kW)210.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)285.9 PS
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