Claas

Claas Arion 550

The Claas Arion 550 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2012 to 2025 as part of the Arion 500 Series. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine delivering 158 hp (117.8 kW) net power. The tractor has a Hexashift six-speed power shift transmission with 24 forward and reverse gears and a power shuttle. It includes four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic differential lock, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning. The hydraulic system is load sensing with 2900 psi pressure and 29.1 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category III with a lift capacity of 9259 lbs (4199 kg). PTO options include independent rear and optional front PTO. Dimensions include a 100.9 inch wheelbase, 187.6 inch length, and 116.9 inch height, with an operating weight of 13272 lbs (6020 kg). Standard tires are 14.9R28 front and 18.4R38 rear, with multiple optional tire sizes available. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and alternator charging.
Power158 hp
Founded2012 -
ModelArion 550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Claas Arion 550

Power
Engine (net)158 hp (117.8 kW)
Tires
Optional tires (ag)Front: 400/80R28, 440/80R28, 480/65R28, 420/70R28, 16.9R28, 480/70R28, 540/65R28, 520/60R28, 600/60R28; Rear: 480/80R38, 540/80R38, 600/65R38, 520/70R38, 20.8R38, 580/70R38, 650/65R38, 650/60R38, 710/60R38
Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38
Engine
Typeturbocharged intercooled diesel
Torque469 lb-ft (636.0 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank65 gal (246.0 L)
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1500
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement276 ci (4.5 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Operating RPM1700-2200
Starter volts12
Rated Power (net)158 hp (117.8 kW)
Maximum Power (net)163 hp (121.5 kW)
Oil change interval500 h
Dimensions
Height116.9 inches (296 cm)
Length187.6 inches (476 cm)
Wheelbase100.9 inches (256 cm)
Max weight24251 lbs (11000 kg)
Operating weight13272 lbs (6020 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)16.1 inches (40 cm)
Clearance (front axle)19.8 inches (50 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeload sensing
Valves2 to 6
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steeringYes
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesArion 500 Series
ManufacturerClaas
Years produced2012 - 2025
Transmission
NameHexashift
Typesix-speed power shift
Gears24 forward and reverse
DescriptionSix power shift gears in four ranges with power shuttle
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)9259 lbs (4199 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchwet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Front PTOindependent Optional
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375), 1000 (1.75)
Front PTO Type1000