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Document Type: Official Buyer's Comparison Spec Sheet
Testing Standards: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) / OECD
Status: Verified Engineering Data Archive
HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Claas 556 vs County 964

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Claas
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Claas 556

Category: Farm

Claas 556
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Power104 HP
Weight11,532lbs
Pump Flow25.1gpm
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County

County 964

Category: Farm

County 964
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Power97 HP
Weight9,041lbs
Pump Flow9.2gpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Claas 556 provides +2,491 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Claas 556 provides +15.9 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+172.8%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Claas 556
County 964
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
104 HPvs97 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
11,532 lbsvs9,041 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
25.1 gpmvs9.2 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.5 Lvs4.2 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
32F / 0Rvs16F / 4R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationClaas 556County 964Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
104 HP
97 HP
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Traction Density Ratio
9 HP/1k lbs
10.7 HP/1k lbs
10.7 vs 9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
11,532 lbs
9,041 lbs
+27.6%+2,491 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.5 L
4.2 L
+0.3L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
25.1 gpm
9.2 gpm
+172.8%+15.9 gpm flow
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
Unknown
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Claas Recommended

Claas delivers higher base frame ballast (+2,491 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Claas Recommended

Claas offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (25.1 gpm, +15.9 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

County Recommended

County 964 offers superior 10.73 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

County Recommended

County 964 features a lighter footprint (-2,491 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Claas 556 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Claas 556 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 556; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, County 964 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY DECISION TOOL

Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
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Financed: $60,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Claas 556$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
County 964$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$927 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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