Claas Ares 500

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Claas Ares 500 differential fluid capacity ranges from 5,5 to 6 liters. Service intervals include checking at 300 hours and changing at 1200 hours or 12 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • Ares 547 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Suspended front axle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Standard)
  • Ares 557 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Suspended front axle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Standard)
  • Ares 567 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Suspended front axle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Standard)
  • Ares 577 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Suspended front axle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Standard)
  • Ares 546 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: A 88-1
  • Ares 546 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: ProActiv 2043 SI
  • Ares 556 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: A 88-1
  • Ares 556 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: ProActiv 2043 SI
  • Ares 566 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: A 88-1
  • Ares 566 (2003-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Check 300 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: ProActiv 2043 SI

Additional Notes

  • The Claas Ares 500 front differential capacity varies by axle type on the 2005-2009 models. The suspended front axle holds 5.5 liters, while the standard axle holds 6 liters across the Ares 547, 557, 567, and 577.
  • On the 2003-2005 Ares 546, 556, and 566, two separate capacity figures appear for the front differential: 6 liters and 5.5 liters. Both entries share identical service intervals, indicating the difference reflects axle configuration rather than a service stage distinction.
  • The 0.5-liter difference between the standard axle (6 liters) and the suspended front axle (5.5 liters) is consistent across all model variants in the 2005-2009 range, pointing to a structural volume difference between the two axle designs.
  • Front differential fluid checks on the 2003-2005 Ares 546, 556, and 566 are specified at every 300 hours under normal use conditions. A 300-hour check interval on agricultural equipment of this type is a routine monitoring interval rather than a fluid replacement point.
  • The fluid change interval for the front differential on the 2003-2005 Ares 546, 556, and 566 is set at 1,200 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first under normal use. The dual-trigger format means calendar time can mandate a change before the hour threshold is reached in lower-utilization applications.
  • The 2005-2009 Ares 547, 557, 567, and 577 rows carry no check or change interval data, only capacity figures. The 2003-2005 rows for the Ares 546, 556, and 566 are the sole entries in the specifications that include the 300-hour check and 1,200-hour/12-month change intervals.

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