Challenger
Challenger MT745
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.
Power255 hp
Founded2002 - 2004
ModelMT745
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT745
Power
| PTO (tested) | 236.19 hp (176.1 kW) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 160 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Valves | 4 to 6 |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | electro-hydraulic |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Series | MT700 Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 2002 - 2004 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| 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 |
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| Rear lift | 16000 lbs (7257 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |