Claas Challenger 45
The Claas Challenger 45 is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured by Claas. It features a Caterpillar 3116 turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 240 hp (179.0 kW) power output. The tractor has a 16-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 32-speed creeper. It is equipped with wet disc brakes, differential power steering, and a cab with air-conditioning. The hydraulic system is variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated with 2750 psi pressure and 31.2 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category III/II with draft control and a rear lift capacity of up to 15000 lbs (6804 kg) optionally. The PTO is independent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch and runs at 1000 RPM at 1900 engine RPM. Dimensions include an 86-inch wheelbase, 211-inch length, and 91-inch width, with multiple track width options. The tractor weighs 22700 lbs (10296 kg).
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Claas Challenger 45
Power
| Engine | 240 hp (179.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 170 hp (126.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| Model | Caterpillar 3116 |
| Power | 240 hp (179.0 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 125 gal (473.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Displacement | 403 ci (6.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 34.4 qts (32.6 L) |
Tracks
| Widths | 16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 32 inches (81 cm) |
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Dimensions
| Gauge | 60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches (152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm) |
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| Width | 91 inches (231 cm) |
| Length | 211 inches (535 cm) |
| Weight | 22700 lbs (10296 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 125 inches (317 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated |
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| Valves | 3 or 4 |
| Pressure | 2750 psi (189.6 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | differential power |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Claas |
| Original price | $126,700 in 1998 |
Transmission
| Options | 16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper |
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| Creeper Type | creeper |
| Creeper Gears | 32 forward and 18 reverse |
| Full power shift Type | full power shift |
| Full power shift Gears | 16 forward and 9 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Control | draft control |
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| Rear Type | III/II |
| Rear lift | 12500 lbs (5670 kg), 15000 lbs* (6804 kg) Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
