Compare/Challenger 70C vs Challenger MT745

Challenger 70C vs Challenger MT745

Verdict: Challenger 70C vs Challenger MT745

The Challenger 70C and the Challenger MT745 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT745 leads on rated power with 255 hp against 250 hp. Challenger MT745 is the lighter machine (12,789 kg vs 16,186 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT745 is the newer design (2002 vs 1995). In short: choose the Challenger MT745 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 70C 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

250 hp

255 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

212.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

146.9 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

112 x 149 mmReference

Power

212.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

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Fuel tank

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787.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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190.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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132.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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190.2 kWReference

Compression

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16.0:1Reference

Max power

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132.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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155.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

30 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

186.4 kWReference

152.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

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Pressure

175.8 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

232.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

419.9 barReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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176.1 kWReference

Total flow

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164.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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164.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

791.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

16186 kgReference

12789 kgReference

Length

589 cmReference

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Height (cab)

325 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

16186 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

304 to 406 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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4064 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

160Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Challenger 70C Tracks

Width

304 cmReference

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Length on ground

272 cmReference

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Area on ground

4.1 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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MT745 Serial Numbers

2002

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ALA20000Reference

2003

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ALA30000Reference

2004

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ALA40000Reference

Location:

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On main tractor frame, front left side.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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46.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11990 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.