Compare/Challenger 45 vs Challenger MT585B

Challenger 45 vs Challenger MT585B

Verdict: Challenger 45 vs Challenger MT585B

The Challenger 45 and the Challenger MT585B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 200 hp. Challenger MT585B is the lighter machine (7,439 kg vs 10,296 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 45 holds more fuel (473.1 L vs 355.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT585B is the newer design (2010 vs 1995). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

200 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Pull at 4.47 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

differential powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

473.1 LReference

355.8 LReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

126.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

32.6 LReference

34.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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149.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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111.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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149.1 kWReference

Maximum Power

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167.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic common railReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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111.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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134.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IIIReference

Bore and stroke

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4.252x5.276 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Techstar CVTReference

Oil capacity

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52.1 LReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

123.0 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

Pump flow

118.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIIReference

Control

draft controlReference

lower link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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PTO (tested)

—

155.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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99.9 LReference

Capacity

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99.9 LReference

Total flow

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147.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7321 kgReference

Front Hitch

—

optionalReference

Front lift

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3991 kgReference

Front PTO

—

optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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152.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

10296 kgReference

7439 kgReference

Length

535 cmReference

506 cmReference

Height (cab)

304 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Gauge

152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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7439 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

Rear axle

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3048 mmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 304 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

175Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

—

600 (each)Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

600 (each) CCAReference

Challenger 45 Tracks

Width

231 cmReference

299 cmReference

Variants

7497

—

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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355.8 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

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42.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7876 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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39 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Closed Center Pressure Flow CompensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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3 or 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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lower link draft sensingReference

PTO

PTO Power

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165 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

—

Hydrostatic PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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309.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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506.7 cmReference

Overall Width

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300 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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40.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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7,438.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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60 to 120 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.