CLAAS Atles 946
Series: Atles
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The CLAAS Atles 946 is a tractor from the Atles series. Fitted is a six-cylinder engine displacing 7.2 litres.
It runs with four-wheel drive. At 40 km/h, that is as fast as it goes. It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled.
Claas Atles – large tractors from Le Mans 2003 to 2007, a Renault Agriculture legacy: six-cylinder Deutz engines up to 205 kW, 926 to 946 models and RZ variants
The Claas Atles is a large-tractor range built from 2003 to 2007 at the French plant in Le Mans – the plant Claas gained when it took over the tractor division of Renault Agriculture. The RZ designation marks versions with a full frame; the register covers, among others, the Atles 926, Atles 936, Atles 946 and their RZ variants with six-cylinder Deutz diesel engines.
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The register holds 4 versions rated at 171 to 205 kW (232 to 275 hp), with six-cylinder engines of 7,146 to 7,151 cm³. Weights range from 9,660 to 10,280 kg, lengths from 5,035 to 5,085 mm, with a uniform width of 2,400 mm and height of 3,245 mm. Torque falls between 980 and 1,050 Nm at an engine speed of 2,000 rpm.
As the most powerful range in Claas's tractor line-up at the time, the Atles targeted large arable farms with high draft-force needs, such as heavy tillage and work with large mounted implements. By using six-cylinder Deutz engines, Claas relied on an established engine partner in the same power class as the Fendt Favorit and John Deere 8020.
When buying used, this class of large tractor calls for checking the engine and injection system, clutch and gearbox, and the hydraulic system and four-wheel steering. Rust on the frame, mudguards and cab mounts, and the condition of the wide tyres, are further checkpoints; spare parts run through the Claas dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Atles, Claas
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,151 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the CLAAS Atles 946 have?
6 cylinders, 7,151 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the CLAAS Atles 946 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
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.
- 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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