CLAAS KGaA mbH
P.O. Box 1163, D-33426 Harsewinkel, Germany
Tel. +49 5247 120
www.claas.com
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ARES 616 • 656 • 696Convincing arguments.
The comfort cab of the ARES 600 with its extremely spacious andhighly ergonomic design totally redefines the notion of the workplace.
The suspension system, which has up to eight points, eliminatesstress and fatigue even when working long hours.
The exceptional all-round visibility guarantees an excellent view of allimplements and mounting areas.
The modern, fuel-saving and low-emission engines have enormoustractive power and an excess capacity of up to 4.4 kW (6 HP).
The series offers an extremely wide selection of transmission optionsfor absolutely any requirement.
The load-sensing hydraulic system enables several hydraulic controlunits to be used simultaneously.
The electronic linkage control enables precise matching of theextremely powerful hydraulics to the most varied conditions.
Thanks to its considerable steering angle, the tractor hasextraordinary manoeuvrability.
All maintenance work can be carried out in a simple andstraightforward fashion, but most importantly without the use of tools.
Technical highlights such as INFOTRAC, DRIVETRONIC ANDELECTROPILOT provide extra benefits to the driver.
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Front axle tyres Rear axle tyres ARES
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Meets grow-ing demandsand expecta-tions.
The ARES – a tractor designedfor you.To farm owners and contractors, two
things are of particular importance:
comfort and reliability. With its excep-
tional comfort, high reliability and ver-
satility, and excellent performance
capacity, the ARES from CLAAS is the
perfect tractor for the demanding
professional.
• Unbeatable comfort combined
with the highest degree of
reliability
• Work is made considerably easier
and productivity greatly increased
• Comprehensive range of
equipment and highly efficient.
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Classic Cab
RZ-Cab
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An absolutely perfect place towork.The ARES cab is a workplace in the
best sense of the word: spacious, well
laid-out, operator-friendly and excep-
tionally comfortable. The suspension
system on the ARES, which has up to
eight points, makes a considerable
contribution to its legendary comfort.
This means that after a long day at
work you still feel fit and well.
Four times the comfort.All ARES tractors are equipped with a
fully sprung cab. Each of the four cor-
ners of this unique tractor cab is fitted
with a shock absorber. Vibrations at
the axles and chassis are thus opti-
mally absorbed – and the driver is
protected to the best possible degree
from jolts and vibrations.
A nice place to sit.The numerous adjustment options for
the comfort seat allow you to find your
ideal seating position.
Independent suspension for abetter drive.With the PROACTIV front axle, each
wheel has its own independent sus-
pension system. PROACTIV not only
improves driving comfort, but also
provides improved safety at high on-
road driving speeds.
Optimum panoramic field of view.The generously proportioned glazed
areas and the slim cab pillars ensure
excellent 320 degree vision.
The best equipment for a longworking day.The four-point suspension on the cab
means much less exposure to tractor
vibrations. The result: working in the
ARES cab leaves you fit and fatigue-
free when compared to unsprung
cabs. The suspension system with
independent front axle suspension,
the fully sprung cab, comfort seat
and vibration damping at the rear
A good rear view too.The large rear window provides an
excellent view of the implements. The
wide, front opening roof on the ARES
gives excellent high level visibility.
Get in and out of the cab withease.The handrails and anti-slip steps
ensure a comfortable entry and exit.
• Exceptional, unparalleled suspension comfort.• Work without tiring or damaging your health• Perfect visibility of all implements
Panoramic view and comfort:in a class of its own.
linkage together guarantee a unique
driving experience and improved
safety on the road and in the field.
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Real strength for the toughest jobs.
Performs beautifully.With a torque back-up of up to 28%,
the enormous tractive power of these
engines can effortlessly handle any
situation – whether hard ploughing or
A powerhouse for all types ofwork.With a maximum power rating in
accordance with ECE R 24 from 85 kW
(115 HP) to 107 kW (146 HP), the ARES
600 fully satisfies the needs of mixed
farms as well as those of large arable
farms and contractors. The latest
powerful and extremely economical
6.8 l six-cylinder engines, with a
turbocharger and electronically
controlled fuel injection are used in the
tractors. The engines in the ARES 600
are key to the supreme performance of
this top class tractor.
pulling heavy loads on gradients. With
an extra power of up to 5 kW (7 HP),
you can also be sure it can “stand its
ground” when faced with excess load
work.
• Reliable, fuel-saving engines with high tractive power• Precise fuel metering means low fuel consumption • High torque even at low engine speed
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570
560
550
540
530
520
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500
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It goes without saying that maintenance takes almost no time at all.
A high level of comfort, evenfor regular maintenance work.Servicing the ARES is not a difficult
task, it is extremely quick and simple.
The side panels of the bonnet are
easily removed, the bonnet nose lifted
and the radiator folded away – all
without tools, naturally. The high
degree of comfort offered by the ARES
even translates to those apparently
“tiresome” tasks.
Simply a matter of minutes.The ARES is designed for long working
periods. Long service intervals
between oil and filter changes con-
tribute considerably to keeping down-
time due to maintenance to a mini-
mum. Good accessibility and straight-
forward servicing, combined with the
unique CLAAS spare parts service, all
add up to the shortest of downtimes
and a high level of safety.
The ARES shows its best sides.The side panels of the bonnet can be removed with ease.
This gives you perfect access to the right- and left-hand
side of the engine for service and maintenance work.
A breath of fresh air -the air filter.Air filter and safety car-
tridge are quickly replaced.
The service intervals are
extremely long as the air
filter is cleaned by dust
suction through the exhaust.
Keep your cool whencleaning the radiator.The pivoting radiator is
easily accessed and cleaned
by lifting the bonnet nose
wide.
Refuelling madeeasy.The fuel tank on the ARES
600, with a capacity of
250 litres, is fitted at an
optimum height and is
filled as easily as that of a
car.
Oil checks without ahitch.The engine oil level on the ARES
can be checked in an instant, as
there is no need to remove the
side panels to reach the dipstick.
Topping up the oil level is just as
quick, as the measuring pipe is
also the top up pipe.
Rear access for oil levelchecks.The transmission oil and
hydraulics oil levels can also be
checked using a dipstick. The
measuring point is easily acces-
sible at the rear of the ARES.
• Easy and rapid tractor servicing• Exceptionally good accessibility of all important
engine parts• Non-productive time is minimal thanks to rapid
spare part replacement.• Straightforward refuelling and fast checking of oil
levels
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Well equipped for every application.
The ARES 600 offers a wide range of transmissions - there is a sui-table solution for every requirement: whether the TWINSHIFT 2 speedelectrohydraulic splitter (ARES 616), the QUADRISHIFT II 4 speedelectrohydraulic splitter or QUADRACTIV automatic 4 speed electro-hydraulic splitter, the transmission ranges of the ARES 600 give youunlimited choice. The REVERSHIFT shuttle reverser, operated at thetouch of your fingertips, complements the transmission range.0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
II 4 A1
II 3 A1
II 2 A1
II 1 A1
I 4 A1
I 3 A1
I 2 A1
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Shifting and selecting whenever you want.
• Extraordinary range oftransmission options
• Increased productivity thanks toexceptional ease of shifting
• A true under-load reverser
Shifting made easy.Comfort is also a major feature of
shifting on the ARES 600. All transmis-
sion shifting functions are performed
via a single lever: selection of the syn-
chronised gears, shifting under load,
declutching etc. The ARES is easy to
drive in all these situations. The level
of shifting comfort is completed by the
REVERSHIFT shuttle reverser that you
control with your fingertips.
Touch-sensitive transmission.In this class, only the ARES can offer a
true shuttle reverser with two oil-
cooled multi-disc clutches that control
forward and reverse travel. With the
REVERSHIFT hydraulic reverser, you
can change the direction of travel with
a touch of your fingertips – at any
speed and in any gear.
Double the control.Additional operator controls on the
right B-pillar for all transmission
options control the transmission
without unnecessary effort, especially
convenient when working with
implements.
Information in the right place.The display on the right A-pillar provides
you with continuous information on the
gear you have selected.
Full power or ECO.You are ploughing heavy land and
need maximum performance, or you
want to make a short road trip while
saving fuel? Then select the POWER or
ECO mode of QUADRACTIV by simply
pressing a switch. The quadrupler will
shift automatically into the best gear
stage for the job in hand.
Step up a gear.All gearboxes enable you to be fully in
control of your working speed, allo-
wing you to concentrate fully on your
implements. Regardless of load, type
of terrain or soil conditions, your work
will always be to the same standard,
ensuring high productivity. If you shift
a gear, on the road for example, then
QUADRISHIFT II will select the power-
shift stage that is closest to the actu-
al speed. QUADRISHIFT II acts as a
“torque multiplier” at the same time:
when changing into a lower gear the
speed is reduced and the torque
applied at the wheels is increased.
QUADRACTIV automatically switches
the four stages of the powershift
gearbox according to the engine
speed and the position of the
accelerator pedal.
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The ARESflexes itspowerfulmuscles.Forward looking.The rear hydraulics can lift an
impressive 8.5 t and the ARES 600 also
has an impressive front linkage. The
optional load-sensing hydraulic system
enables several hydraulic control units
to be used simultaneously. It is
possible to use heavy front-loading
equipment combinations and
implements with a high surface area
performance, bringing you enormous
savings in terms of costs and time.
• Impressive lift capacity of bothfront and rear linkage
• Optimum use of the mostdiverse range of front-fittedimplements
• Fast and straightforward con-nection of the implements
Fast connection guaranteed.The hitch area of the ARES is well
designed and ergonomically opti-
mised. Hitching equipment is available
in a wide range of pick-up and draw-
bar versions. The breakaway connec-
tions of the easily accessible spool
valve block enable rapid and straight-
forward hitching and unhitching. By
means of two buttons on the wings,
the mechanical linkage can be safely
operated from outside the cab.
Powerful even at the front.With a maximum lifting capacity of
3.8 tonnes on its front linkage, the
ARES 600 can also lift heavy front
loads. The electro-hydraulically con-
trolled front power take-off shaft has
smooth operation, preventing wear
and tear on the implement mechanics.
Superb implement control.The INFOTRAC on-board computer
sends data measured on the tractor to
the implement via a 7-pole ISO socket.
The field crop sprayer or the fertiliser
spreader computer then calculates,
for example, the optimum output
quantity in relation to the speed of the
tractor.
Control in comfort.The ARES gives you a choice between
two electronic linkages – according to
your requirements in terms of comfort.
The vibration damping and an active
wheel slip control provide improved
safety for easy work and maximum
traction.
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Oil quantity
Travel of the joystick
The ARES simply offers you more.
• Less idle time during turningmanoeuvres
• Excellent manoeuvrability• Work safely with the highest
productivity• Operate implements with the
greatest precision• Extremely user-friendly control
of the load-sensing system
Everything under control.The integrated DRIVETRONIC manage-
ment and control system continuously
analyses the most important
components such as the engine,
Beautifully turned.Time is a precious commodity. Espe-
cially during peak periods, such as
haymaking or late autumn sowing,
when unnecessary non-productive
time should be avoided wherever pos-
sible. With the ARES 600, no real time
is lost when turning the tractor. The
generous steering angle of up to 55°
endows the tractor with excellent
manoeuvrability. The turning circle of
4.60 m makes the ARES 600 one of
the most agile tractors in its class. To
achieve an optimum turning circle, the
front wings turn to the side, thus facil-
itating full wheel deflection.
transmission, power take-off, linkage,
differential, etc. This means the
tractor can be operated at its highest
productivity and performance level, with
minimum intervention by the driver.
Well-organised and in control.With ELECTROPILOT, the load-sensing
system on ARES tractors now has elec-
tro-hydraulic control. Control of the
system is via a joystick, which is fitted
at the front end of the right armrest.
Its well laid-out positioning provides
you with a natural, comfortable and
fatigue-free driving position for long
working days. Ergonomics can hardly
be more impressive and, above all,
more comfortable!
Everything to hand.The joystick controls two electro-
hydraulic spool valves with high
precision and sensitivity. As the
ELECTROPILOT is a progressive
control system, you can precisely
control the movement of the
implements, for example the raising
and lowering of a packer roller, by
operation of the joystick.
Suits you.The ELECTROPILOT operator panel is
integrated within the right-hand cab
pillar. Two controllers allow you to
precisely measure the flow rate of
both electro-hydraulic spool valves. Or
set one of the spool valve blocks to
continuous feed and control the speed
of the hydraulic motor.
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There whenever you need us.Being accessible to you, our customer,
is the prime directive of the CLAAS
service concept. For this reason,
CLAAS has set up a an extensive sales
and service network for its customers.
CLAAS, importers and distribution
partners will always be at your side,
providing a first-class spare parts
delivery service and reliable customer
service around the world.
– accessible, high-quality and fast.
This applies to harvesting equipment
and naturally also to CLAAS tractors.
Particularly come harvest time and
other peak working times, such as
silage making or late autumn sowing,
Always ready when needed.The fast and competent service
provides farmers and contractors with
the best possible support. CLAAS
customer service will of course do
everything it can to ensure you don’t
need it in the first place, but if you
ever should need assistance, we will
be there for you immediately with our
experience and the latest diagnostics
systems. The METADIAG diagnostics
system enables fast troubleshooting
for CLAAS tractors and updating of
machine functions even while in the
field without any difficulty.
we know that every second counts.
This is why the most important
ORIGINAL CLAAS parts for your
machine are always close at hand
and promptly available.
A strong partner at your side.The CLAAS distribution partners are
among the most efficient agricultural
engineering companies worldwide.
They know how farms work and are
aware of the high expectations of
CLAAS customers. The factory-
trained technicians of CLAAS partners
and their workshops and service
vehicles equipped with specialist
tools ensure prompt assistance and a
perfect service on site.
CLAAS SERVICE – you candepend on us!
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Tyre options
Front axle tyres Rear axle tyres ARES
ARES 616 ARES 656 ARES 696Front axleManufacturer CARRARODesign of PROACTIV sprung front axle lockable from the cab, parallelogram independent suspension with electrohydraulic controlFour-wheel drive electrohydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch, maintenance-freeDifferential lock self-locking differential electrohydraulic
multi-disc clutch
Rear axleManufacturer GimaDifferential locks Dog type, electrohydraulically actuated
Driving safetyBraking system hydraulic braking system with brake servo, automatic engagement of 4-wheel driveCompressed-air generation system OptionHydraulic trailer brake system StandardFront axle suspension OptionVibration damping Standard
Dimensions and weights (depending on equipment)with the following tyres 14.9 R 28 14.9 R 28 16.9 R 28
18.4 R 38 18.4 R 38 20.8 R 38Unladen weight, incl. fuel, not incl. driver or ballasting (kg) 4860 4920 5510Overall length not incl. front weights (mm) 4255 4726 4726Max. overall width (mm) 2569 2569 2569Overall height (mm) 2910 2910 2945Wheelbase (mm) 2820 2820 2820Ground clearance (mm) 507 542 542Min. turning circle (m) 4,6 4,6 4,6
HydraulicsType of hydraulic pump various versions availableTotal flow rate (l/ min) 110Working pressure (bar) 200Auxiliary spool valves (max.) 4Load-Sensing OptionCross control lever OptionArmrest with joystick OptionFlow rate control yes
Rear linkageMax. lifting capacity (kg) 8470Continuous lifting capacity (kg) 6550Electro-hydraulic linkage control (EHR) StandardExternal actuation of linkage StandardVibration damping StandardLower link arm with catch hook StandardFront linkage Various versions available, depending on country
CLAAS continually strives to adapt its products to better meet practical requirements. We therefore reserve theright to change technical specifications.Information and illustrations are only to be considered as an approximation and may include optional equipmentthat is not supplied as standard. This leaflet has been printed for worldwide use. Please refer to the technicalequipment price list of your CLAAS sales partner. On some photos protective devices have been removed in part toillustrate the function. All machines are supplied in accordance with applicable machinery directives.
616 656 69613.6 R 28 (340/85 R 28) Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 16.9 R 38 (420/85 R 38) x14.9 R 28 (380/85 R 28) Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 18.4 R 38 (460/85 R 38) Adjustable rims/Fixed rims x x x
16.9 R 28 (420/85 R 28) Adjustable rims* 20.8 R 38 (520/85 R 38) Adjustable rims* x xFixed rims* Fixed rims* x x
380/70 R 28 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 480/70 R 38 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims x420/70 R 28 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 520/70 R 38 Adjustable rims x x x
Fixed rims x x440/65 R 28 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 540/65 R 38 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims x
480/70 R 28 Adjustable rims* 580/70 R 38 Adjustable rims* x xFixed rims* Fixed rims* x x
480/65 R 28 Adjustable rims/Fixed rims 600/65 R 38 Adjustable rims x x xFixed rims x x
540/65 R 28 Adjustable rims* 650/65 R 38 Adjustable rims* x xFixed rims* Fixed rims* x x
* Combination of adjustable / fixed rims possible
ARES 616 ARES 656 ARES 696CabType integrated, soundproofed and fully-sprung safety cellCab suspension (option) 4-point full suspension with 3 adjustable spring settingsDriver's seat comfort seat, air suspension with backrest extension,
lumbar support, swivels from left to rightSteering column Adjustable for height and reachVentilation system blower in roof and in instrument panelCab heating StandardAir-conditioning system OptionOpening rear window StandardStereo radio with 2 loudspeakers Dealer fitRear window wiper OptionOn-board computer Option7-pin ISO data socket OptionWork lights 4 front / 2 rearSunroof Option
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ARES 600 Technical Specifications
ARES 616 ARES 656 ARES 696EngineManufacturer Deere Power SystemsBore/stroke (mm)/ Displacement (cm2) 106,5 / 127 / 6788Number of cylinders / Cooling 6 / water cooledPower rating (kW /hp) at 2200 rpm bei 2200 U/min nach ECE R 24 81 / 110 93 / 125 104 / 140Max. power (kW /hp) at 2000 rpm in accordance with ECE R 24 85 / 115 97 / 132 107 / 146Max. torque (Nm/ rpm) 457 / 1500 528 / 1400 585 / 1650Torque back up (%) 26 28 28Optimum fuel consumption (g/kWh) 249 245 258Electronic engine management yesTurbocharger yesCharge-air cooler noViscous fan yesOil change interval every 500 hoursFuel tank capacity (litres) 250Battery (V / Ah) 12 / 110Alternator (V / A) 14 / 95
TransmissionManufacturer GimaMax. speed (km/h) 40 at reduced engine speed
REVERSHIFTModel Reverser gearbox with electrohydraulic splitterType consisting of planetary gearset with 2 oil-cooled
multi-disc clutches, electrohydraulically controlled
TWINSHIFT (616 only)Type of gearbox mechanical gearbox with electrohydraulic
splitter and range shiftMechanical gears 4Powershift stages per gear 2Creep ranges OptionMax. number of gears (depending on option) 24 forward / 24 reverse
QUADRISHIFT / QUADRACTIVType of gearbox mechanical gearbox with electrohydraulic
splitter and range shiftMechanical gears 4Powershift stages per gear 4Field/road range group can be switched electrohydraulically while drivingAutomatic functions on QUADRISHIFT automatic selection of powershift stage during gear changeAutomatic functions on QUADRACTIV functions same as QUADRISHIFT plus engine-speed
dependent change of powershift stages (ECO / Power mode)Creep range OptionMax. number of gears (depending on option) 48 forward / 48 reverse
Power take-off shaftPower take-off clutch electrohydraulically controlled multi-disc clutchRotational speeds (rpm) depending on option 540 /1000 und 540 eco / 1000ecoReplaceable power take-off shaft stub 6 / 21 splineFront power take-off (rpm) depending on option 1000Ground speed power take-off Option