Claas Ares 617 ATZ vs VALMET 6650 HiTech
7 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; 1998–2003). 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
7 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Ares 617 ATZ | 6650 HiTech | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 108.5 hp | 108.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | VALMET 420 DWRE | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 4.40 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 326 lb·ft · 442.0 N·m | 339 lb·ft · 460 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Electrically operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 18.7 gpm · 70.8 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 12,346 lb · 5,600 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 11,045 lb · 5,010 kg | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg | +11% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | +7% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Wheelbase declared | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | 91.6 in · 2,326 mm | +21% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Length declared | 195.9 in · 4,975 mm | 178.0 in · 4,520 mm | +10% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Width declared | — | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | — |
| Height declared | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm | 107.1 in · 2,720 mm | +11% Ares 617 ATZ |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 17.1 in · 434 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 264.2 qt · 250 L | 174.4 qt · 165.0 L | +52% Ares 617 ATZ |
Claas Ares 617 ATZ sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Claas Ares 617 ATZ”
- Source: OECD test report 2293, 2005
VALMET 6650 HiTech sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6650 HiTech”