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Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT745B

Verdict: Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT745B

The Challenger 65 and the Challenger MT745B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 65 leads on rated power with 270 hp against 269 hp. Challenger MT745B is the lighter machine (14,095 kg vs 15,059 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT745B is the newer design (2005 vs 1987). In short: choose the Challenger 65 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT745B 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 65 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT745B Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
270 hp
269 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
201.3 kWReference
200.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
190.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
150.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
159.4 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
8.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
112 x 149 mmReference
Power (net)
190.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
201.3 kWReference
200.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
68.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
Max power
159.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
173.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
787.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Cat PowerShiftReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
175.2 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
177.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4Reference
Pump flow
103.0 lpmReference
164.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIN/IIIReference
Rear lift
5579 kgReference
7257 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
176.2 kWReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Capacities
Fuel
704.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
269 cmReference
243 cmReference
Weight
15059 kgReference
14095 kgReference
Length
571 cmReference
591 cmReference
Height (cab)
322 cmReference
344 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
342 cmReference
Operating weight
15059 kgReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
36 cmReference
Gauge
214 cmReference
Shipping weight
14095 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
105Reference
185Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Challenger 65 Tracks
Width
287 cmReference
337 cmReference
Length on ground
269 cmReference
Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
Test results
Fuel use
54.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
14825 kgReference
Challenger MT745B Tracks

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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