Class arion 640

[JohnAC]

Goin to look a 640 at the beginning of the week what is there to look out for she is a 2012 with 4500hours are they a good all round tractor

 

[Timbo]

Electrical problems all round, HVAC system & random fault codes, engine de-rating for no particular reason.

 

[JeremyD]

Head gasket....

 

[Timbo]

Head gasket....

LOL actually they're good for that as a rule since Claas spec'd the MLS gasket.

 

[davidroberts30]

@mtx.jag @spiders

 

[JeremyD]

LOL actually they're good for that as a rule since Claas spec'd the MLS gasket.

We had a 620 which had head gasket and injector problems after we sold it apparently!

 

[Oh Deere]

2012 would be model code A19 or old shape.
This engine did have issues with head gasket , turbo and injectors but don't let this put you off .John Deere had the same problems with there 30 series tractors . Check to see if head gasket has been done. Claas used to contribute towards the replacement which included the EGR cooler.
Check front axle for wear which should be minimal at those hours.
A very comfortable tractor capable of big hours if looked after. We have run various Claas tractors since 2006 up against John Deere's and CNH machines and find they are as reliable as any other brand.

 

[mtx.jag]

Goin to look a 640 at the beginning of the week what is there to look out for she is a 2012 with 4500hours are they a good all round tractor

Is it with Claas Western by any chance?

 

[JohnAC]

Is it with Claas Western by any chance?

No private in Northern Ireland

2012 would be model code A19 or old shape.
This engine did have issues with head gasket , turbo and injectors but don't let this put you off .John Deere had the same problems with there 30 series tractors . Check to see if head gasket has been done. Claas used to contribute towards the replacement which included the EGR cooler.
Check front axle for wear which should be minimal at those hours.
A very comfortable tractor capable of big hours if looked after. We have run various Claas tractors since 2006 up against John Deere's and CNH machines and find they are as reliable as any other brand.

yes she’s the old shape would that be the last of them?

 

[mtx.jag]

No private in Northern Ireland

yes she’s the old shape would that be the last of them?

There is nothing wrong with them as tractors,they have the same issues as most 30 series Deeres and majority of people that bash the brand have never driven or owned one.
62 plate will be last if the A-19 shape,it should of had any of the niggles sorted as well.

 

[Cows 'n grass]

Goin to look a 640 at the beginning of the week what is there to look out for she is a 2012 with 4500hours are they a good all round tractor

My contractor has one on 18000 hours. I'm sure it's had a few issues but nothing major.

I have a later shape 2014 610. It's only on 8000 but has been very reliable but it is a bit flat.

 

[Zebbedee]

Decent enough tractor that punches above its weight. The “ Premium John Deere “ part is the poorest part of that tractor but on up side they tend to be very good on fuel we ran two 640s and now on 650s so if price and condition is right nothing to be scared of