Claas Ares 557
The Claas Ares 557 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 276.1 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 98.7 hp 73.6 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 10406 to 10626 pounds.
Engine Power
98.7 hp
73.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
47.6 gal
180.2 L
Transmission
24 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
10406 to 10626 pounds
Claas Ares 557 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 2005 - 2009
Ares 500 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2005 - 2009 | |
Ares 500 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Claas Ares 557 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 47.6 gal
180.2 L |
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Claas Ares 557 Transmission | |
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24-speed power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas Ares 557 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 98.7 hp
73.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Class ATX cab standard with air-conditioning. ATZ cab optional with suspension. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
PFC OptOptional | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 15.85 gpm
60.0 lpm |
26.4 gpmOptOptional
99.9 lpm | |
29.1 gpm (PFC)
110.1 lpm | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.9 inches
256 cm |
Weight | 10406 to 10626 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.1 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere DPS 4045 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.1 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 98.7 hp
73.6 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 102.6 hp
76.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 309 lb-ft
419.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Claas Ares 557 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.9 inches
256 cm |
Length | 185.8 inches
471 cm |
Height | 114.4 inches
290 cm |
Claas Ares 557 Weight | |
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ATX | 10406 lbs
4720 kg |
ATZ | 10626 lbs
4819 kg |
Max capacity | 17637 lbs
8000 kg |
Claas Ares 557 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Ares 557.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)98.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)73.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)100.1 PS