Claas Ares 617 ATZ vs Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 108
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (2005–2007; 2004–2004). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
8 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Ares 617 ATZ | Agrotron 108 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 108.5 hp | 107.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | Deutz BF6M 2012 C | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 6.06 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 326 lb·ft · 442.0 N·m | 351 lb·ft · 476 N·m | +8% Agrotron 108 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Hydraulic-operated wet ZF multi-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 21.9 gpm · 83.0 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 13,713 lb · 6,220 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 11,045 lb · 5,010 kg | 12,037 lb · 5,460 kg | +9% Agrotron 108 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg | +6% Agrotron 108 |
| Wheelbase declared | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | 104.2 in · 2,647 mm | +7% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Length declared | 195.9 in · 4,975 mm | 180.6 in · 4,587 mm | +8% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Width declared | — | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm | — |
| Height declared | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm | 115.0 in · 2,922 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 20.5 in · 520 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 264.2 qt · 250 L | 285.3 qt · 270 L | +8% Agrotron 108 |
Claas Ares 617 ATZ sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Claas Ares 617 ATZ”
- Source: OECD test report 2293, 2005
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 108 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 108”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron K 110”