Claas Xerion 4500

The Claas Xerion 4500 is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 762.8 ci 12.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 449 hp / 334.8 kW. Transmission: ZF Eccom 4.5 CVT. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 29,540 lbs 13399 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 449 hp / 334.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
264.2 gal 1000.0 L
Transmission
ZF Eccom 4.5 CVT
Operating Weight
29,540 lbs 13399 kg

Overview

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2009 - 2025 Model year 2009-20132014-20192020-2025 Xerion SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Xerion Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Claas
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Claas Xerion 4500 Engine
Caterpillar 12.5L diesel
Engine details ...
Claas Xerion 4500 Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...
Claas Xerion 4500 Power
Engine (gross)
449 hp 334.8 kW
Engine (max)
483 hp 360.2 kW
Mechanical
Drive
4x4 4WD
Steering
four-wheel steering
Hydraulic wet discs brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel
264.2 gal 1000.0 L
Hydraulic system
31.7 gal 120.0 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
31.7 gal 120.0 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves
6
Front valves
2
SCV flow
27.74 gpm 105.0 lpm
Total flow
54.16 gpm 205.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
4N
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift
30,570 lbs 13866 kg
Front Hitch
3N
Front lift
18,800 lbs 8527 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
1000 (optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Weight
29,540 lbs 13399 kg
Front tire
800/70
Rear tire
800/70
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 762.8 ci / 12.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar C13
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
liquid-cooled
Displacement
762.8 ci 12.5 L
Rated Power (gross)
449 hp 334.8 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
483 hp 360.2 kW
Rated RPM
2000
Idle RPM
800-2080
Torque
1625 lb-ft 2203.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter volts
24

Transmission

Transmission — ZF Eccom 4.5 CVT

Transmission
ZF Eccom 4.5 CVT
Type
continuously variable transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Xerion 4500 ZF Eccom 4.5 CVT continuously variable transmission speeds

Dimensions

Claas Xerion 4500 Tires
Ag front
800/70 R38
710/75 R42
900/60 R42
Ag rear
800/70 R38
710/75 R42
900/60 R42
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Length
295 inches 749 cm
Min Width
98 inches 248 cm
Max Width
129.9 inches 329 cm
Max Height
143.7 inches 364 cm
Max Height
149.6 inches 379 cm
Shipping weight
29,540 lbs 13399 kg
Min Ground clearance
14.8 inches 37 cm
Max Ground clearance
20.7 inches 52 cm

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Claas Xerion 4500 based on its 449 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
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
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
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 Xerion 4500.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.3 hrs

Approximately 11.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (264.2 gal / 1000.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~23.3 gal/hr (88.4 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 Xerion 4500 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Xerion 4500.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)449 hp
Kilowatts (kW)334.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)455.2 PS

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