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Challenger 45 vs Challenger MT645B

Verdict: Challenger 45 vs Challenger MT645B

The Challenger 45 and the Challenger MT645B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT645B leads on rated power with 205 hp against 200 hp. Challenger 45 is the lighter machine (10,296 kg vs 18,308 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT645B is the newer design (2005 vs 1995). In short: choose the Challenger MT645B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 45 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Challenger 45 Tractor
Challenger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT645B Tractor
Challenger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
200 hp
205 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Pull at 10 KPHReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
differential powerReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electrohydraulic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
473.1 LReference
Engine
179.0 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
126.8 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
108 x 134 mmReference
Power
179.0 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
32.6 LReference
33.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
128.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
1000W coolant heaterReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Oil capacity
67.0 LReference
Max power
128.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
152.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
TechStarReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
118.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIIReference
Control
draft controlReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
1000@2031Reference
PTO (tested)
166.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
99.9 LReference
Capacity
99.9 LReference
Total flow
147.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7076 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
5488 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
165.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
218 cmReference
307 cmReference
Weight
10296 kgReference
18308 to 19595 poundsReference
Length
535 cmReference
523 cmReference
Height (cab)
304 cmReference
313 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Gauge
152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference
Front tire
380/85R34Reference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
Ag front
380/85R34Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Ground clearance
56 cmReference
Bar rear axle
109 by 2997 mmReference
Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
8304 kgReference
Operating
8888 kgReference
Max Drawbar
2549 kgReference
Max front axle
4926 kgReference
Max rear axle
7731 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
150Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
775Reference
Challenger 45 Tracks
Width
231 cmReference
299 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
601.8 LReference
Test results
Fuel use
45.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
7690 kgReference

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.

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