Claas Ares 697 ATZ vs VALMET 8450 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Ares 697 ATZ | 8450 HiTech | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 138 hp | 138 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | VALMET 620 DWRE | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 6.59 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 436 lb·ft · 591 N·m | 454 lb·ft · 615 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated, dry FICHTEL & SACHS single-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 19.4 gpm · 73.6 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | 3,046 psi · 210 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 12,412 lb · 5,630 kg | 11,707 lb · 5,310 kg | +6% Ares 697 ATZ |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg | +9% Ares 697 ATZ |
| Wheelbase declared | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | 100.7 in · 2,558 mm | +10% Ares 697 ATZ |
| Length declared | 203.1 in · 5,160 mm | 194.4 in · 4,937 mm | — |
| Width declared | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm | 92.7 in · 2,355 mm | +8% Ares 697 ATZ |
| Height declared | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm | 109.8 in · 2,790 mm | +8% Ares 697 ATZ |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 20.3 in · 515 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 264.2 qt · 250 L | 174.4 qt · 165.0 L | +52% Ares 697 ATZ |
Claas Ares 697 ATZ sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Claas Ares 697 ATZ”
- Source: OECD test report 2295, 2005
VALMET 8450 HiTech sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450 HiTech”