Compare/Challenger 75 vs Challenger MT745B

Challenger 75 vs Challenger MT745B

Verdict: Challenger 75 vs Challenger MT745B

The Challenger 75 and the Challenger MT745B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 75 leads on rated power with 281 hp against 269 hp. Challenger MT745B is the lighter machine (14,095 kg vs 15,590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 75 holds more fuel (832.7 L vs 446.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT745B is the newer design (2005 vs 1991). In short: choose the Challenger 75 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

281 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

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

832.7 LReference

787.3 LReference

Engine

242.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

193.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

187.2 kWReference

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Displacement

10.3 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 140 mmReference

112 x 149 mmReference

Power

242.4 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Max power

187.2 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

209.8 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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200.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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200.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

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 (claimed)

209.5 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

225.1 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Valves

4Reference

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Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

164.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

III,IVReference

IIIN/IIIReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

212.9 kWReference

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Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

15590 kgReference

14095 kgReference

Operating weight

15590 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 75 Tracks

Width

90 cmReference

337 cmReference

Length on ground

271 cmReference

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Area on ground

3.8 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Test results

Fuel use

59.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15562 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.