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Claas Ares 697

The Claas Ares 697 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): 138.1 hp / 103.0 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 12412 lbs 5630 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 138.1 hp / 103.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal 249.8 L
Transmission
24 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
12412 lbs 5630 kg

Overview

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Production
Manufacturer
Claas
Row-Crop tractor
Claas Ares 697 Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
66 gal 249.8 L
Engine details ...
Claas Ares 697 Transmission
24-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...
Claas Ares 697 Power
Engine (net)
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Claas ATZ cab with air-conditioning and suspension.
Hydraulics
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
111 inches 281 cm
Weight
12412 lbs 5630 kg
Front tire
14.9R28
Rear tire
20.8R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
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)
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
Maximum Power (net)
147 hp 109.6 kW
Rated RPM
2200
Torque
433.7 lb-ft 588.1 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 697 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 inches 281 cm
Length
203.2 inches 516 cm
Height
118.5 inches 300 cm
Weight
12412 lbs 5630 kg
Max weight
20392 lbs 9249 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Claas Ares 697 based on its 138.1 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 DutyHigh 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 697.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.2 hrs

Approximately 9.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (66 gal / 249.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.2 gal/hr (27.2 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 697 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Ares 697.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)138.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)103 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)140 PS

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