CLAAS Ares 600
3 models in this series
CLAAS Ares 600 – Ares 616, 656 and 696 from Le Mans: six-cylinder diesel from 81 to 104 kW, 6,788 cm³ displacement and 4,860 to 5,510 kg operating weight, built 2002 to 2008
Above the Ares 500, CLAAS positioned the Ares 600 range at the same Le Mans plant with the models Ares 616, 656 and 696. As with the smaller sister range, production fell in the years 2002 to 2008; the type designation likewise rises with engine output. The Ares 600 also initially carried over the round, widely glazed cab from the Renault design before later CLAAS ranges switched to more angular cab shapes.
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The register lists 3 versions with 81 to 104 kW rated output at a constant 2,200 rpm. The six-cylinder engines produce 6,788 cm³ displacement, operating weights range from 4,860 to 5,510 kg. Lengths run from 4,255 to 4,726 mm, heights from 2,910 to 2,945 mm at a constant width of 2,569 mm.
With the larger six-cylinder unit, the Ares 600 sat in the upper mid-class segment for larger arable farms and contractors needing more pulling power for tillage and trailer work. Competitors in this segment included Fendt, John Deere and Massey Ferguson; the large cab glazing helped visibility for front loader and manoeuvring work.
When buying used, it is worth checking gearbox and clutch, the hydraulic pump, and the condition of the cab mounts, since the range often ran multi-shift duty. Radiator and charge-air cooler should be checked for tightness, as should the cab glazing seals; spare parts are available through the CLAAS network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Ares 600, CLAAS (manufacturer)
Models compared
3 of 3 models.
| Ares 6162003–2005 | Ares 6562003–2005 | Ares 6962003–2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 81 kW | 93 kW | 104 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 2,200 rpm |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6,788 cm³ | 6,788 cm³ | 6,788 cm³ |
| Top speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Length | 4,255 mm | 4,726 mm | 4,726 mm |
| Width | 2,569 mm | 2,569 mm | 2,569 mm |
| Height | 2,910 mm | 2,910 mm | 2,945 mm |
| Unladen weight | 4,860 kg | 4,920 kg | 5,510 kg |
Models
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Ares 616
The CLAAS Ares 616 is a model in the Ares 600 series. Production: 2003–2005. The engine delivers 110 hp (81 kW), has...
Ares 656
The Ares 656 from CLAAS is part of the Ares 600 series. Production: 2003–2005. The engine delivers 125 hp (93 kW),...
Ares 696
The CLAAS Ares 696 belongs to the Ares 600 series. Production: 2003–2005. The engine delivers 140 hp (104 kW), has 6...