CLAAS Arion 650
Built: 2012 · Series: Arion 600
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Claas Arion 600 (from 2007) – the mid-range six-cylinder from Le Mans: Arion 610 to 650, the number as power step, Hexashift and Cmatic as transmissions, DPS six-cylinder of 6.8 litres, 88 to 135 kW, 5.7 to 6.8 t
The Arion 600 is Claas's mid-range six-cylinder of 120 to 185 hp – introduced in 2007 as successor to the Ares 600 and built at the Le Mans plant, the former Renault tractor works that Claas took over in 2003. The type logic: Arion marks the mid-range (Axion the high-horsepower tractors, Nexos and Elios the small ranges), 600 the six-cylinder range (500 the four-cylinders), the last digit the power step – 610 about 120 hp to 650 about 185 hp – the suffixes Cis, Cebis and Cmatic the control and transmission version: Hexashift is the semi-powershift with six powershift steps, Cmatic the stepless transmission. The engine is the Deere Power Systems six-cylinder from Saran of 6.8 litres at 2,200 rpm, with common-rail injection and power boost; the front-axle and cab suspension and the Cebis control system come from the Axion.
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The register lists 5 versions with 88 to 135 kW (120 to 184 hp) from the six-cylinder of 6,788 cm³, unladen weights from 5,720 to 6,820 kg, gross weights from 10,250 to 12,000 kg, lengths from 4,818 to 5,155 mm, widths from 2,460 to 3,055 mm and heights from 2,960 to 3,007 mm.
The Arion 600 is the tractor of mixed and forage farms in France, Germany and Britain that competes with the John Deere 6M, Fendt 500 and Massey Ferguson 6600; Claas has continued it since with emission stages IIIB to V and new control concepts.
On used tractors, operating hours, engine and exhaust aftertreatment, Hexashift clutches or Cmatic oil history, front-axle suspension, hydraulics and electronics, cab and front loader count; parts run through the Claas dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Arion 600, CLAAS (Hersteller, Le Mans)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp (135 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,788 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,818 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 3,055 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,960 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 541 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,820 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | HEXASHIFT 24/24correct |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 16.9 R 28correct |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 38correct |
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Standardtraktorcorrect |
|---|---|
| Version | ARION 650 (A76)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.8 kW/t (135 kW / 6.8 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 89% 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 Arion 650 have?
The CLAAS Arion 650 delivers 184 hp.
How much does the CLAAS Arion 650 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,820 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the CLAAS Arion 650?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the CLAAS Arion 650 have?
6 cylinders, 6,788 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the CLAAS Arion 650 go?
Top speed is 50 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the CLAAS Arion 650?
4,818 mm × 3,055 mm × 2,960 mm.
When was the CLAAS Arion 650 built?
Production years: 2012.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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