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Challenger MT745B

Challenger MT745B tractor
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The Challenger MT745B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the MT700B Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. It features a Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine delivering 269 hp gross power. The tractor has a 16-speed full power shift Cat PowerShift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears and hydraulic wet disc clutch. It runs on crawler drive with hydraulic wet disc brakes and comes standard with an air-conditioned cab. The MT745B offers a closed-center PFC hydraulic system with 2900 psi pressure and 4 to 6 rear valves. The rear hitch is IIIN/III type with a 16000 lbs lift capacity and an independent 1000 rpm rear PTO. Dimensions include a 96-inch wheelbase, 233-inch length, 133-inch width, and 135.5-inch cab height, with a shipping weight of 31075 lbs. Track width options range from 16 to 30 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, 185 amp alternator, two 12-volt batteries with 1000 CCA each. Related models include the earlier MT745 (2002-2004) and the MT755B.
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Power269 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT745B

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT745B

Power

PTO (claimed):225 hp (167.8 kW)
Engine (gross):269 hp (200.6 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged aftercooled diesel
Model:Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cyl diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Cylinders:6-cylinder 24-valve
Fuel tank:118 gal (446.6 L), 178 gal (wide) (673.7 L), 208 gal (optional) (787.3 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.409x5.866 inches (112 x 149 mm)
Displacement:537 ci (8.8 L)
Power (gross):269 hp (200.6 kW)
Starter volts:12

Tracks

Width options:16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 30 inches (76 cm)

Dimensions

Width:133 inches (337 cm)
Length:233 inches (591 cm)
Wheelbase:96 inches (243 cm)
Height (cab):135.5 inches (344 cm)
Shipping weight:31075 lbs (14095 kg)
Ground clearance:14.3 inches (36 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:1000
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:185
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed-center PFC
Pressure:2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow:43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm)
Rear valves:4 to 6

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series:MT700B Series
Built in:Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Years produced:2005 - 2008

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Model:Cat PowerShift
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc

Tractor hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000

Related Models

Challenger MT745

Model:MT745

Challenger MT755B

Model:MT755B