Claas Arion 420
The Claas Arion 420 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 276.4 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: Quadrishift. Operating weight: 10800 lbs 4898 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2009 - 2024
Model year 2009-20142014-2024
Arion SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Arion Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Variants | |
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420 CIS | Claas information system |
Claas Arion 420 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 46.2 gal
174.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Claas Arion 420 Transmission | |
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16-speed power shift | |
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Claas Arion 420 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with available air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2828 psi
195.0 bar |
Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 15.85 gpm
60.0 lpm |
25.9 gpm*98L hydraulic flow standard on CIS model, optional on others
98.0 lpm | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E/1000/1000E | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.9 inches
256 cm |
Weight | 10800 lbs
4898 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R24 |
Rear tire | 18.4R34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere DPS 4045 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.4 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 343 lb-ft
465.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Quadrishift
Transmission | Quadrishift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four power shift gears in four power shift ranges. Power shuttle shifting. Quadractiv, optional on CIS models, allows for automated gear shifting. | |
Dimensions
Claas Arion 420 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.9 inches
256 cm |
Length | 174.9 inches
444 cm |
Height | 108.7 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 10800 lbs
4898 kg |
Max weight | 19400 lbs
8799 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 18.4 inches
46 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 17.9 inches
45 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Claas FL 100 loader | |
Claas FL 120 loader |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Arion 420 based on its 100 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 | 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. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Claas Arion 420.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.9 hrs
Approximately 8.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46.2 gal / 174.9 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Claas Arion 420 Specification Unit Converter
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