Compare/Challenger MT738 vs Challenger MT945C

Challenger MT738 vs Challenger MT945C

Verdict: Challenger MT738 vs Challenger MT945C

The Challenger MT738 and the Challenger MT945C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT738 leads on rated power with 374 hp against 363 hp. Challenger MT738 is the lighter machine (15,169 kg vs 17,811 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT945C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT738 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT738 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT945C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

374 hp

363 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 3.52KPHReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

972.7 LReference

1476.2 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

79.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

278.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

201.5 kWReference

277.9 kWReference

Displacement

9.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

137 x 171 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

278.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Power at rated engine speed

242.1 kWReference

271.0 kWReference

Max power

201.5 kWReference

277.9 kWReference

Engine

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328.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power

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328.1 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIIReference

Bore and stroke

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5.4x6.75 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Accu-VTReference

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Powershift -16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

211.8 kWReference

268.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

242.1 kWReference

310.4 kWReference

Type

infinitely-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

439.1 lpmReference

136.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IVNReference

IVReference

Rear lift

8618 kgReference

8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

241.5 kWReference

285.6 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

15169 kgReference

17811 kgReference

Max weight

18597 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

144 by 2997 mmReference

Gauge

182 to 304 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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394 cmReference

Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Ag front

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480/80R46Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Length

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756 cmReference

Width

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487 cmReference

Height (cab)

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383 cmReference

Shipping weight

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17811 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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185Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

64.7 l/hourReference

93.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

15461 kgReference

22568 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Capacities

Capacity

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923 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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59 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IVN, IVReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

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360 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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383.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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756.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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487.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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17,810.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

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.