Claas Ares 657
The Claas Ares 657 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 414.2 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 123.2 hp / 91.9 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 11089 lbs 5029 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 123.2 hp / 91.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal
249.8 L
Transmission
24 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
11089 lbs
5029 kg
Overview
 | 2005 - 2007
Ares 600 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Ares 600 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Claas Ares 657 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas Ares 657 Transmission | |
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24-speed power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas Ares 657 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 123.2 hp
91.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Claas ATZ cab with air-conditioning and 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 | 111 inches
281 cm |
Weight | 11089 lbs
5029 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.2 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere DPS 6068 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.2 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 123.2 hp
91.9 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 130.2 hp
97.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 390.9 lb-ft
530.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Claas Ares 657 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Length | 203.2 inches
516 cm |
Height | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
Weight | 11089 lbs
5029 kg |
Max weight | 19400 lbs
8799 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Ares 657 based on its 123.2 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 657.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.3 hrs
Approximately 10.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (66 gal / 249.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.4 gal/hr (24.3 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 657 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Ares 657.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)123.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)91.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)124.9 PS
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