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CLAAS Ares 557 (75 kW)

Built: 2005–2009 · Series: Ares 500

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The Ares 557 from CLAAS is part of the Ares 500 series. Production: 2005–2009. The engine delivers 102 hp (75 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,525 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,720 mm long and 2,905 mm high. The unladen weight is 4,820 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,564 mm. Top speed is 40 km/h. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 14.9 R-28, rear 18.4 R-38. The fuel is diesel. The Ares 500 series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 102 to 124 hp; the Ares 557 sits at the bottom of that range with 102 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the Ares 567 above it with 116 hp. 856 CLAAS models across 54 series are on record.

CLAAS Ares 500 – Ares 557, 567 and 577 from the Le Mans plant: four-cylinder diesel from 75 to 91.5 kW, 4,525 cm³ displacement and 4,820 kg operating weight, built 2002 to 2008

CLAAS built the Ares 500 range at its French plant in Le Mans, which emerged from the Renault Agriculture farm machinery division taken over in 2003. The three models Ares 557, 567 and 577 were produced between 2002 and 2008; the last two digits of the type designation rise with engine output within the range. The round, all-round-glazed cab with a wide field of view is a legacy of the Renault design that CLAAS initially retained after the takeover.

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The register lists 3 versions with 75 to 91.5 kW rated output at a constant 2,200 rpm. All three models share a four-cylinder diesel engine with 4,525 cm³ displacement and an operating weight of 4,820 kg, a length of 4,720 mm and a height of 2,905 mm.

The Ares 500 sat in the mid power segment for mixed operations combining fieldwork and transport, competing there with John Deere and Fendt. The constant engine base across all three output stages made spares stocking and workshop practice easier, while the round cab gave good all-round visibility for loader and trailer work.

When buying used, the condition of clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the hydraulic system, and corrosion on wings and cab floor rank among the key checks. For the cooling system and injection pump it is worth checking the service history, as well as the cab glazing seals; spare parts for the Ares range are available through the CLAAS dealer network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Ares 500, CLAAS (manufacturer)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	102 hp (75 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	4,525 cm³correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,720 mmcorrect
Height	2,905 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,564 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	4,820 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Front tyres	14.9 R-28correct
Rear tyres	18.4 R-38correct
Top speed	40 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 15.6 kW/t (75 kW / 4.8 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 67% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the CLAAS Ares 557 have?

The CLAAS Ares 557 delivers 102 hp.

How much does the CLAAS Ares 557 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,820 kg.

What engine does the CLAAS Ares 557 have?

4 cylinders, 4,525 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the CLAAS Ares 557 go?

Top speed is 40 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the CLAAS Ares 557?

4,720 mm × 2,905 mm.

When was the CLAAS Ares 557 built?

Production years: 2005–2009.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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