CLAAS Xerion 4500 (353 kW)
Built: 2011 · Series: Xerion
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CLAAS Xerion – High-Power Tractor With Rotating Cab Since 1997, with Six-Cylinder Engines, 224 to 380 kW and Operating Weight from 10,200 to 16,570 kg
CLAAS launched the Xerion in 1997 as a standalone large-tractor series. Distinctive features include four equal-size wheels, a cab that rotates 180 degrees, and, on the Saddle Trac version, a centrally mounted cab with mounting points at the front, rear and middle of the vehicle. According to the register, engine output ranges from 224 to 380 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 305 to 524 hp.
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The six-cylinder engine displaces between 8,801.5 and 12,809 cm³ depending on model, and PTO output of the recorded models ranges from 380 to 472 hp. Recorded operating weight falls between 10,200 and 16,570 kg, wheelbase between 3,300 and 3,600.2 mm, and top speed is around 50 km/h.
Within the CLAAS range, the Xerion sits above the Axion series as a high-power tractor for operations with heavy draft requirements, such as tillage, slurry tanker transport or contracting work. When buying a used Xerion, it matters to distinguish between Standard, Saddle Trac and Trac VC versions.
With rated outputs from 224 to 380 kW, the Xerion exceeds ISO 730 Category III and, in its most powerful models, reaches Category IV for the rear three-point hitch. Both Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz, whose engines were fitted depending on model year, remain active engine manufacturers and still supply spare parts for their units.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Xerion, CLAAS
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp (353 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,809 cm³correct |
| Cooling | liquid-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,493 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 3,000 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,651 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 375 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 16,170 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | stufenloses Getriebecorrect |
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 740 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | full-frame constructioncorrect |
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Other data
| PTO speed | 730 rpmcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.8 kW/t (353 kW / 16.2 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 99% 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 Xerion 4500 have?
The CLAAS Xerion 4500 delivers 480 hp.
How much does the CLAAS Xerion 4500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 16,170 kg.
What engine does the CLAAS Xerion 4500 have?
6 cylinders, 12,809 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the CLAAS Xerion 4500 go?
Top speed is 50 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the CLAAS Xerion 4500?
7,493 mm × 3,000 mm × 3,651 mm.
When was the CLAAS Xerion 4500 built?
Production years: 2011.
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.
- 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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XERION 5000 TRAC
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Xerion 3300 TRAC
Xerion 3300 Trac VC
Xerion 3800
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