CLAAS Ares 697
Built: 2008-2008 · Series: Ares
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Between 2008, CLAAS built the CLAAS Ares 697 as a tractor from the Ares series. Power comes from a six-cylinder engine; from 6.8 litres it draws 109 kW.
It measures 5.20 m in length and 2.55 m in width. Unladen, it tips the scales at 5,630 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 66 to 143 kW; with 109 kW, the Ares 697 sits in the upper third. Directly alongside are the Ares 697 ATZ with 103 kW below and the Ares 816 with 115 kW above.
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
| Power | 109 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,788 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,630 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,250 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.4 kW/t (109 kW / 5.6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 83% 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 697 have?
The CLAAS Ares 697 delivers 109 kW.
How much does the CLAAS Ares 697 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,630 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the CLAAS Ares 697?
9,250 kg.
What engine does the CLAAS Ares 697 have?
6 cylinders, 6,788 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the CLAAS Ares 697?
5,200 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the CLAAS Ares 697 built?
Production years: 2008.
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.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
ARES 546 RX
ARES 556 RZ
ARES 557 ATZ
ARES 577 ATZ
ARES 616 RC
ARES 656 RZ
ARES 656RC
ARES 657ATZ
ARES 696 RZ
ARES 696RZ
ARES 697ATZ
ARES 816 RZ
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