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Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT745B

Verdict: Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT745B

The Challenger 65E and the Challenger MT745B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 65E leads on rated power with 277 hp against 269 hp. Challenger MT745B is the lighter machine (14,095 kg vs 15,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 65E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 446.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT745B is the newer design (2005 vs 1998). In short: choose the Challenger 65E 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

277 hp

269 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Original price

$187,000Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1059.8 LReference

787.3 LReference

Engine

231.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

184.9 kWReference

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Displacement

10.3 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 140 mmReference

112 x 149 mmReference

Power

231.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

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Max power

184.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

206.5 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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200.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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200.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Cat PowerShiftReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

230.4 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Valves

4Reference

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Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III,IVReference

IIIN/IIIReference

Rear lift

6614 kgReference

7257 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

213.2 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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167.8 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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164.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

15510 kgReference

14095 kgReference

Operating weight

15510 kgReference

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Length

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591 cmReference

Height (cab)

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344 cmReference

Shipping weight

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14095 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Challenger 65E Tracks

Width

63 cmReference

337 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

58.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15097 kgReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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185Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.