Claas Arion 540
The Claas Arion 540 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 276.1 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 135 hp / 100.7 kW. Transmission: Hexashift. Operating weight: 12060 lbs 5470 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 135 hp / 100.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal
249.8 L
Transmission
Hexashift
Operating Weight
12060 lbs
5470 kg
Overview
 | 2007 - 2017
Model year 2007-20112012-2017
Arion 500 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Arion 500 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Claas Arion 540 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas Arion 540 Transmission | |
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24-speed partial power shift with power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas Arion 540 Power | |
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Engine | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Trailer brakes | pneumatic OptOptional |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
load sensing OptOptional | |
Pressure | 2901 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 6 |
Total flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
29.1 gpmOptOptional
110.1 lpm | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E/1000/1000E (optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.8 inches
256 cm |
Weight | 12060 lbs
5470 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Arion published in 2007, by New Rules - The Arion By Claas | |
Arion published in 2010, by Claas |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.1 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.1 ci
4.5 L |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Power | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 425.6 lb-ft
577.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Hexashift
Transmission | Hexashift |
Type | partial power shift with power shuttle |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Claas Arion 540 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9R28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.8 inches
256 cm |
Length | 192.5 inches
488 cm |
Height (cab) | 116.6 inches
296 cm |
Ground clearance | 19.2 inches
48 cm |
Claas Arion 540 Weight | |
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Operating | 12060 lbs
5470 kg |
Ballasted | 14163 lbs
6424 kg |
Max capacity | 19400 lbs
8799 kg |
Photos
Claas Arion 540 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Claas Arion 540 based on its 135 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 Arion 540.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs
Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (66 gal / 249.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7 gal/hr (26.6 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 Arion 540 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Arion 540.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)135 hp
Kilowatts (kW)100.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)136.9 PS
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