Challenger
Challenger 75C
The Challenger 75C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1993 to 1996 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It was built in Peoria, Illinois, USA, and originally priced at $134,500 in 1995. The tractor features a Caterpillar 3176 ATAAC turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 325 hp gross power. It has a 10-speed full power shift transmission and a crawler drive. The 75C includes power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab. It has a fuel capacity of 209 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 29 gallons. The tractor's dimensions include a 107.1 inch wheelbase, 232 inch length, 120 inch width, and 128 inch cab height, with an operating weight of 33,305 lbs. The tracks are 30 inches wide with a ground pressure of 5.2 psi. Electrical system features include a negative ground, alternator charging system with 115 amps, two 12-volt batteries with 900 CCA each. The rear PTO type is 1000 rpm.
Power325 hp
Founded1991 - 1992
Model75C
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 75C
Power
| PTO (tested) | 301.85 hp (225.1 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 325 hp (242.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 251.01 hp (187.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 256 hp (190.9 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar 3176 ATAAC |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.92x5.5 inches (125 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Pre-heating | ether injection, block heater |
| Displacement | 629 ci (10.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 31.7 qts (30.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 325 hp (242.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
Tracks
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
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| Area on ground | 6428 in² (4.1 m²) |
| Ground pressure | 5.2 psi (0.4 bar) |
| Length on ground | 107.1 inches (272 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 209 gal (791.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 115 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 4 |
| Capacity | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
| Pressure | 2550 psi (175.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm (102.2 lpm), 35 gpm Optional (132.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 61.4 gpm (232.4 lpm) |
| Steering pressure | 6090 psi (419.9 bar) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Built in | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1993 - 1996 |
| Original price | $134,500 in 1995 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Gauge | 90 inches (228 cm) |
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| Width | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Length | 232 inches (589 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 inches (272 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Operating weight | 33305 lbs (15107 kg) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches (38 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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