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Challenger MT745

Challenger MT745 tractor
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The Challenger MT745 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2002 to 2004 as part of the MT700 Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features a Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 255 hp gross power. The tractor has a 16-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 30-speed creeper. It is equipped with electro-hydraulic steering, wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning. The MT745 offers a variety of fuel tank capacities depending on rear axle configuration and has a rear PTO rated at 1000 rpm. It is designed for heavy-duty agricultural tasks with a rear lift capacity of 16,000 lbs and hydraulic system pressure of 2900 psi. The tractor was built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
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Power255 hp
Founded2002 - 2004
ModelMT745

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT745

Power

PTO (tested):236.19 hp (176.1 kW)
PTO (claimed):205 hp (152.9 kW)
Engine (gross):255 hp (190.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):177.67 hp (132.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):197 hp (146.9 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled vertical
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:118 gal (446.6 L) with 88-inch rear axle, 178 gal (673.7 L) with 120 or 160 inch rear axle, 208 gal (787.3 L) optional depending on machine configuration
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.409x5.866 inches (112 x 149 mm)
Compression:16.0:1
Displacement:537 ci (8.8 L)
Manufacturer:Caterpillar
Power (gross):255 hp (190.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Gauge:60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm), 80 to 120 inches (203 to 304 cm), 120 to 160 inches (304 to 406 cm)
Weight:28,195 lbs (12789 kg)
Wheelbase:96 inches (243 cm)
Bar rear axle lengths:88 inch (2235 mm), 120 inch (3048 mm), 160 inch (4064 mm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:160
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Valves:4 to 6
Pressure:2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow:43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:electro-hydraulic

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series:MT700 Series
Built in:Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Years produced:2002 - 2004

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Additional:30-speed creeper with 30 forward and 8 reverse gears
Manufacturer:Caterpillar

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III
Rear lift:16000 lbs (7257 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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