CLAAS unveils the new ARION 4 CMATIC at EIMA. The winner of Tractor of the Year in the Utility Category

Hardly had they made their global debut at EIMA International 2026 than the new ARION 4 CMATIC tractors were already crowned champions. On the opening day of the Bologna trade fair, following the official presentation of the new lineup, the German manufacturer from Harswinkel claimed the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2027 award in the ‘Utility’ category. It is a major recognition that highlights the excellence of a range completely re-engineered by CLAAS designers.

Comprising four models – the ARION 4.120 CMATIC, ARION 4.130 CMATIC, ARION 4.140 CMATIC, and ARION 4.150 CMATIC – with power outputs spanning from 120 to 160 hp, the new tractors are available in COMFORT and BUSINESS variants. They effectively complete the manufacturer’s product lineup, sitting alongside the existing ARION 400 and complementing the larger ARION 5 CMATIC by combining efficient, intelligent transmission technologies with uncompromising comfort and advanced digital solutions.

Powered by Cummins. The choice of Claas

All ARION 4 CMATIC models are powered by a latest-generation Cummins four-cylinder engine with a 4.5-litre displacement, delivering a maximum power output of up to 160 hp and a peak torque of up to 646 Nm. Much like the larger ARION and AXION series, peak power and maximum torque are available across a broad engine speed band of approximately 500 rpm, accessible right from low revs starting around 1,100 rpm.

The engines are approved for operation with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO), ensuring enhanced sustainability and a carbon footprint reduction of up to 90%. A generous 228-litre fuel tank allows operators to tackle long working days without the need for refuelling stops.

Advanced engine technologies

Key technological highlights within the powertrain include AUTO DROOP, which automatically and adaptively adjusts the engine speed drop to match specific operating conditions. Additionally, the DYNAMIC POWER smart management system automatically adapts engine output to a wide variety of working scenarios, distributing power precisely where needed across the transmission, PTO, hydraulic system, and spool valves at any given moment.

Also featured is AUTO LOAD ANTICIPATION, an innovative adaptive powertrain management system that continuously and proactively optimises engine speeds and gear shifting using a self-learning algorithm alongside efficiency maps for the engine, CVT transmission, hydraulics, and auxiliary units.

High-Performance CVT Transmission

The ARION 4 CMATIC tractors are equipped with a newly developed power-split CMATIC continuously variable transmission engineered by CLAAS Industrietechnik. True to the legacy of larger ARION and AXION tractors, operators can change direction seamlessly and transition effortlessly between pedal mode, joystick mode, and PTO (Power Take-Off) mode without any disruption to engine speed or vehicle velocity. Manual override via the accelerator pedal or the CMOTION armrest is possible at any time without interruption, delivering top-tier continuously variable driving dynamics.

The ARION 4 CMATIC offers an optional maximum speed of 50 km/h, facilitating time-saving maneuvers and rapid road transport. Depending on tyre choice, the 50 km/h top speed is reached at an engine speed of just 1,615 rpm, while 40 km/h is achieved at an efficient 1,300 rpm.

An automatic trailer parking/inertia brake – designed to enhance safety when travelling on the road with air-braked trailers and towed implements – is also available on the ARION 4 CMATIC: standard on the 50 km/h version and optional on the 40 km/h variant.

Premium comfort on board

For the first time, the new ARION 4 CMATIC introduces the SMART LOADING driver assistance system for front loader operations. CLAAS has systematically furthered the PANORAMIC concept initially introduced on the ARION 400. The new premium cab blends the spaciousness, driving comfort, and command layout of larger tractors with the extraordinary 360-degree visibility provided by the PANORAMIC windscreen that extends up into the roof (standard on the BUSINESS variant and optional on COMFORT models).

Featuring carefully selected materials and high-end finishes, the cab exudes an authentic premium feel. High-spec operator seats – available on request with ventilation, heating, and massage functions – ensure stress-free and fatigue-free long working shifts.

Thanks to a wide rotation angle of up to 30 degrees to the right (and 10 degrees to the left to ease entry and exit), operators can effortlessly keep an eye on rear implements while keeping their legs fully extended and comfortably resting on the new footrests located on the front right-hand A-pillar.

Furthermore, the performance of front- or rear-mounted implements or the front loader’s working area (during stacking or unloading tasks) can be monitored via three integrated cameras. A particularly noteworthy feature is the ability to digitally zoom in and out in high definition on the new CEBIS connect terminal, as well as pan the camera angle in any desired direction with a simple swipe of a finger.