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Claas Ares 557

Specs are assembled from available database fields and should be verified against the exact tractor before purchase.

farm2005 - 2009Ended

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May 10, 2026

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Weight10406 - 10626 lbs
Displacement276.10 ci / 4.500 L
Transmissionpower shuttle

Overview

Manufacturer: Claas

Model: Ares 557

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Row-Crop tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 2005 - 2009

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 10406 - 10626 lbs

Fuel tank: 47.6 gal / 180.2 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: Not available

Fuel type: Not available

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 276.10 ci / 4.500 L

Torque: 309 lb·ft / 419 Nm

Torque RPM: 1400 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 471 cm

Width: Not available

Height: 290 cm

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 256 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: 14.9R28

Rear tire: 18.4R38

Transmission

Type: power shuttle

Name: Transmission

Gears: 24 forward and reverse

Forward gears: 24

Reverse gears: 24

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: Not available / Not available

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: wet disc

Rear PTO shaft: 540/1000

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 15.85 gpm / 60 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: open center; pressure: 2900 psi | 200.0 bar; pump flow: 15.85 gpm | 60.0 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: Not available

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Wet disc brakes

Cab: Class ATX cab standard with air-conditioning. ATZ cab optional with suspension.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: Not available

Battery volts: 12 V