Claas Xerion 4500

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Claas Xerion 4500 is a robust 4WD tractor powered by a Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder 781 ci diesel engine. It produces 439.48 hp at 1601 rpm for 1 hour with a maximum torque of 1547 lb-ft at 1100 rpm and 34.9% torque rise. The electro-hydraulic steering allows independent or coordinated control of front and rear axles. It has a continuously variable transmission, wet disc hydraulic brakes, and a direct engine drive hydraulic system with 47.3 GPM delivery rate at 2592 psi. The tractor weighs 51,400 lbs with ballast and has an IVN hitch with Quick Attach. Tire sizes are 710/70R42 for both front and rear. Sound levels are 69.7 dB(A) at no load and 89.1 dB(A) for bystanders.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 439.48 (at 1601 rpm for 1 hour)

Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 51,400 (With Ballast)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Claas Xerion 4500 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 100% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Poor
Greater than 7% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Serial No. 471.919-C-0155467
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
-
Displacement (ci)
781
Bore (in)
-
Stroke (in)
-
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
439.48 (at 1601 rpm for 1 hour)

Transmission

Type
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Forward Gears
Infinite (CVT)
Reverse Gears
Infinite (CVT)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
295
Width (in)
From 89.2 to 159.8 (Adjustable)
Height (in)
From 143.7 to 149.6 (Adjustable)
Operating Weight (lb)
51,400 (With Ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Electro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Electric Starter (24 volts)
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May 10 - 19, 2016

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power (1 hour): 439.48 HP (327.72 kW) at 1601 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 22.52 Gal/hr (85.24 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.359 lb/hp.hr (0.218 kg/kW.h)
  • DEF Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.67 Gal/hr (2.55 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (5.6 mph, 9.0 km/h, Manual mode): 375.91 HP (280.31 kW) with a drawbar pull of 25628 lbs (114.00 kN) and a slip of 2.3%
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.423 lb/hp.hr (0.257 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.58 Hp.hr/gal (3.27 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 1547 lb.-ft. (2097 Nm) at 1100 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 34.9%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 21739 lbs (96.7 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power (Two outlet sets combined): 47.3 GPM (179.1 l/min) at a delivery pressure of 2592 psi (179 bar)
  • Hydraulic Power: 71.6 HP (53.4 kW)

Sound Level

  • At no load at 4.7 mph (7.5 km/h) engine speed 1905 rpm: 69.7 dB(A)
  • Bystander: 89.1 dB(A)



NTTL.(2016). Test 2151: CLAAS Xerion 4500. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2614

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