CLAAS AXION 870
Built: 2020-2026 · Series: AXION
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CLAAS Axion – High-Power Tractor Since 2003: Concept, Power Class, CMATIC Option, 122 to 230 kW and Operating Weight from 8,869.5 to 10,119.6 kg
CLAAS launched the Axion in 2003 as a new large-tractor series, built at its own plant in Le Mans acquired along with Renault Agriculture. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 122 to 230 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 163 to 205 hp, using six-cylinder engines with displacement from 6,700.7 to 6,789.2 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 8,869.5 to 10,119.6 kg, and top speed of the listed models is 50.1 km/h. Besides conventional powershift gearboxes, CLAAS also offers stepless CMATIC transmission within the Axion family, identifiable from the corresponding model designations in the register.
Within the CLAAS range, the Axion sits above the Arion series and below the Xerion as a classic large tractor for arable farms with heavy draft requirements. Buyers of a used Axion should check gearbox variant, hydraulic equipment and emissions stage, since the range changed considerably across model years.
With rated outputs from 122 to 230 kW, the Axion falls within ISO 730 Category III for the rear three-point hitch, with a standard dual-speed power take-off at 540 and 1,000 revolutions per minute for heavy implements. The six-cylinder diesel engines are turbocharged and charge-air cooled, as is common throughout tractors of this power class.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Axion, CLAAS
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 221 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,728 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,432 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 3,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,750 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 15,000 kgcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Version | AXION 870 C-MATICcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.7 kW/t (221 kW / 9.8 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 97% 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 AXION 870 have?
The CLAAS AXION 870 delivers 221 kW.
How much does the CLAAS AXION 870 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,750 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the CLAAS AXION 870?
15,000 kg.
What engine does the CLAAS AXION 870 have?
6 cylinders, 6,728 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the CLAAS AXION 870?
5,432 mm × 3,000 mm.
When was the CLAAS AXION 870 built?
Production years: 2020-2026.
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 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 4 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
AXION 8
Axion 810
Axion 810 Cebis
Axion 820
Axion 830
Axion 840
Axion 840 CMATIC
Axion 850
Axion 860
Axion 880
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · UK government data (DVLA) (retrieved August 2026) · Latvian open data portal (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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