Claas Ares 617

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Claas Ares 617 is a powerful row crop tractor built for serious farm work. It has a strong John Deere engine with 6 cylinders and 113.5 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and diesel-powered, giving it plenty of muscle for tough jobs. The tractor has a 4-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields.

One of the best features of the Ares 617 is its transmission. It has 24 forward gears and 24 reverse gears, which means you can always find the right speed for your task. The tractor is pretty big, measuring 195.9 inches long and 117.1 inches tall. It weighs 11,045 pounds, which is about average for tractors like this. The Ares 617 has big agricultural tires, with 14.9R28 in the front and 18.4R38 in the back. These tires help it grip the soil well and move smoothly across fields.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 114 hp (84.6 kW)

Transmission: Power shuttle

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 11045 lb (5010 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Claas Ares 617 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Claas Ares 617 is Average. It is greater than 33% 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 617 is Average. It is greater than 38% 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 617 is Average. It is greater than 68% 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 617 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 6068
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
414 ci (6.8 L)
Bore
4.19 in (106.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
114 hp (84.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power shuttle
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24

Drivetrain

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