Claas

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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ModelChallenger 45

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Claas Challenger 45

Power
Engine240 hp (179.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)200 hp (149.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)170 hp (126.8 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelCaterpillar 3116
Power240 hp (179.0 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank125 gal (473.1 L)
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement403 ci (6.6 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity34.4 qts (32.6 L)
Tracks
Widths16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 32 inches (81 cm)
Dimensions
Gauge60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches (152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm)
Width91 inches (231 cm)
Length211 inches (535 cm)
Weight22700 lbs (10296 kg)
Wheelbase86 inches (218 cm)
Height (cab)120 inches (304 cm)
Height (exhaust)125 inches (317 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typevariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Valves3 or 4
Pressure2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
Drivecrawler
BrakesWet disc brakes
Steeringdifferential power
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
ManufacturerClaas
Original price$126,700 in 1998
Transmission
Options16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper
Creeper Typecreeper
Creeper Gears32 forward and 18 reverse
Full power shift Typefull power shift
Full power shift Gears16 forward and 9 reverse
Tractor hitch
Controldraft control
Rear TypeIII/II
Rear lift12500 lbs (5670 kg), 15000 lbs* (6804 kg) Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM1000@1900
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)