Claas Ares 557

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Claas Ares 557 is a powerful row crop tractor built for tough farm work. It has a 4-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a John Deere engine with 4 cylinders and 102.6 horsepower, which is average for its class. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, helping it run efficiently.

One of the Ares 557's best features is its transmission. It has 24 forward and 24 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. The tractor is also strong, with a very high hitch capacity of 17,637 pounds. This means it can pull heavy equipment with ease. The Ares 557 is 185.8 inches long and 114.4 inches tall, with a weight of 10,406 pounds. It has standard agricultural tires on both the front and back, suitable for most farm conditions. The hydraulic system is open center type, which is common for tractors of this size.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 103 hp (76.5 kW)

Transmission: Power shuttle

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 10406 lb (4720 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Claas Ares 557 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Claas Ares 557 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Claas Ares 557 is Average. It is greater than 34% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Claas Ares 557 is Below Average. It is greater than 25% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Claas Ares 557 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
DPS 4045
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
4
Displacement
276 ci (4.5 L)
Bore
4.19 in (106.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
103 hp (76.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power shuttle
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power