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CLAAS Ares 657

Built: 2006-2006 · Series: Ares

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The Ares 657 from CLAAS is part of the Ares series. Production: 2006. The engine delivers 96.5 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,788 cm³. The machine is 4,730 mm long. The unladen weight is 5,180 kg. The Ares series covers 29 models. Rated output within it ranges from 66 to 143 kW; the Ares 657 sits in the lower part of that range with 96.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the Ares 657 ATZ below it with 91.9 kW and the Ares 697 ATZ above it with 103 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 5,010 to 6,450 kg; here the Ares 657 sits at the bottom of that range with 5,180 kg. 856 CLAAS models across 54 series are on record.

CLAAS Ares – Tractor Series With Renault Roots

The Ares series was originally developed by Renault Agriculture and continued under the CLAAS name after CLAAS took over the Le Mans plant in 2003; the register lists models up to model year 2007. Output of the recorded models ranges from 66 to 143 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 90 to 194 hp, using four- and six-cylinder engines with displacement from 4,525 to 6,788 cm³.

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Recorded operating weight runs from 5,010 to 6,450 kg, wheelbase from 2,564 to 2,876 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 40 to 40.1 km/h. The Ares family also included ATZ-badged versions with a narrower track width or adapted chassis for specialised applications.

Within the CLAAS line-up, the Ares sat between the smaller Celtis and the larger Axion series, aimed at arable farms with medium to higher power requirements. When buying a used Ares, the exact variant matters, as chassis, cab and hydraulic equipment differ between versions.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle CLAAS Ares

Technical data

Engine

Power96.5 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,788 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length4,730 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,180 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.6 kW/t (96 kW / 5.2 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 78% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,659 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 657 have?

The CLAAS Ares 657 delivers 96.5 kW.

How much does the CLAAS Ares 657 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,180 kg.

What engine does the CLAAS Ares 657 have?

6 cylinders, 6,788 cm³ displacement.

When was the CLAAS Ares 657 built?

Production years: 2006.

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.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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