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Challenger MT740 Specs ( 2018-Present )

Name: Challenger MT740
Brand: Challenger

Overview

The Challenger MT740 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced in Jackson, Minnesota, featuring an AGCO Power 9.8L 7-cylinder diesel engine and an Accu-VT infinitely-variable transmission. Rated at 400 gross horsepower, this model is equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and a rear lift capacity of 19,000 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: The Nebraska Tractor Test 2206 recorded a maximum PTO performance of 350.91 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 293.03 hp.

Chassis and Traction Configuration: This crawler drive tractor is built with a track-based system, a 33,443 lb operating weight, and a bar rear axle adjustable from 72 to 120 inches with the optional wide axle.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The machine utilizes a load-sensing hydraulic system with a pump flow of 58 gpm and a Category III/IVN rear hitch rated for 19,000 lbs.

Production

Description	Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 9.8L 7-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	21 gal (79.5 L)
Fuel tank	180 gal (681.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.37x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Description	AGCO Power / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 7-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	599 ci (9.8 L)
Rated Power (gross)	400 hp (298.3 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter type	electric
Drawbar (tested)	293.03 hp (218.5 kW)
Engine (gross)	400 hp (298.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	310 hp (231.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	350.91 hp (261.7 kW)

Transmission

Description	infinitely-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	Accu-VT
Type	infinitely-variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Drive	crawler

Hydraulics

Pump flow	58 gpm (219.5 lpm)
Type	load sensing
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Rear lift	19000 lbs (8618 kg)
Rear Type	III/IVN

Electrical

Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Bar rear axle
Front axle	Bar
Gauge	72 to 88 inches (182 to 223 cm) / 72 to 120 inches *Optional wide axle (182 to 304 cm)
Max weight	41000 lbs (18597 kg)
Weight	33443 lbs (15169 kg)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	Tracks
Weight	33443 lbs (15169 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 2206

Description	Diesel CVT crawlerOctober 11 - 24, 2018Link: OCED Tractor Test 2206 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 9.83KPH / Pull at 3.49KPH
Fuel use	18.5 gal/hour (70.0 l/hour) / 18.4 gal/hour (69.6 l/hour) / 18.4 gal/hour (69.6 l/hour) / 18.4 gal/hour (69.6 l/hour)
Max power	350.91 hp (261.7 kW) / 293.03 hp (218.5 kW)
Max pull	34043 lbs (15441 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	345.28 hp (257.5 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	349.49 hp (260.6 kW)

References

Description	MT700 Series published in 2017, by AGCO

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2206

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Test Date: October 11 to 24, 2018

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

350.91 hp

@ N/A rpm

Rated Engine Speed

345.28 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

349.49 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,198 lb-ft (1,624 Nm)
Torque Rise	12.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	345.28	257.48	1701	18.44	69.82	0.98	3.72
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	350.91	261.68	1601	18.49	70.00	1.00	3.79

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
345.28	1701	18.44	0.37	18.72	0.98
297.14	1721	16.12	0.38	18.43	0.83
224.86	1738	12.74	0.40	17.64	0.68
151.19	1752	9.49	0.44	15.93	0.47
75.97	1764	6.28	0.58	12.10	0.31
2.80	1775	3.35	8.35	0.84	0.18

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C
Power at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0 ...	285.72	213.06	19,372	86	5.53	1700	2.40	0.03	42	6	206	97
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mp...	216.03	161.09	14,516	65	5.58	1729	1.20	0.03	62	17	206	96
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mp...	145.26	108.32	9,670	43	5.64	1744	0.50	0.03	64	18	206	97
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7.5 ...	216.71	161.60	14,511	65	5.60	1250	1.30	0.05	62	17	206	96
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8.0 ...	145.36	108.39	9,676	43	5.63	1165	0.50	0.05	64	18	206	97

Manual Mode 1700 RPM Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Setting	Temp Air Dry F
195.53	33,777	2.18	13.80	13.30	206	28.97	1729	0.03	0.53	2.5 mph (4.0 km/h)	50
240.45	32,364	2.79	11.30	14.10	206	28.96	1714	0.03	0.50	3.1 mph (5.0 km/h)	54
270.33	28,805	3.52	7.10	14.79	205	28.96	1701	0.03	0.47	3.7 mph (6.0 km/h)	55
276.57	25,369	4.09	4.90	15.06	206	28.96	1700	0.03	0.47	4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)	57
283.16	23,319	4.56	4.00	15.14	206	29.13	1700	0.03	0.46	4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)	42
285.10	21,373	5.01	3.10	15.27	206	29.12	1700	0.03	0.46	5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)	42
285.72	19,372	5.53	2.40	15.42	206	29.10	1700	0.03	0.45	5.6 mph (9.0 km/h)	42
285.74	17,298	6.20	1.80	15.45	205	29.10	1700	0.03	0.45	6.2 mph (10.0 km/h)	43
286.71	15,782	6.82	1.40	15.46	208	29.09	1700	0.03	0.45	6.8 mph (11.0 km/h)	43
285.85	14,383	7.46	1.10	15.49	208	29.09	1700	0.03	0.45	7.5 mph (12.0 km/h)	44
284.43	13,179	8.10	0.90	15.44	211	29.09	1700	0.03	0.45	8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)	44

Manual Mode 1600 RPM Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Setting	Temp Air Dry F
196.70	34,043	2.17	13.90	13.25	205	28.97	1728	0.03	0.53	2.5 mph (4.0 km/h)	51
240.84	32,360	2.80	11.30	14.01	206	28.97	1714	0.03	0.50	3.1 mph (5.0 km/h)	53
271.19	29,210	3.49	7.50	14.74	207	28.96	1663	0.03	0.48	3.7 mph (6.0 km/h)	56
281.03	26,488	3.98	5.40	15.34	206	28.96	1599	0.03	0.46	4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)	59
286.67	23,940	4.49	4.30	15.33	207	29.12	1600	0.03	0.46	4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)	42
288.97	21,859	4.96	3.30	15.51	206	29.11	1600	0.03	0.45	5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)	42
290.99	19,894	5.49	2.60	15.68	206	29.10	1600	0.03	0.45	5.6 mph (9.0 km/h)	43
293.03	17,975	6.11	1.90	15.89	206	29.10	1600	0.03	0.44	6.2 mph (10.0 km/h)	43
292.26	16,199	6.77	1.50	15.76	209	29.09	1600	0.03	0.44	6.8 mph (11.0 km/h)	43
290.59	14,739	7.40	1.20	15.73	209	29.09	1600	0.03	0.45	7.5 mph (12.0 km/h)	44
291.71	13,641	8.02	1.00	15.78	210	29.08	1599	0.03	0.44	8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)	45

Category: III Quick Attach: yes

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Combined Flow	120.30 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	seven cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, water to air intercooler, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) technology
Displacement	599 cu in (9822 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	1700 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	Tracklayer-rubber tracked
Steering	electro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel
Transmission	CVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable displacement pump and motors
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	35,890 lbs ( 16,279 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40 API service classification CJ-4

Sound Levels

Bystander	84.20 dB(A)
At No Load 4.6 Mph 1320 RPM	63.50 dB(A)
At No Load 4.6 Mph 1780 RPM	67.40 dB(A)

Challenger MT740 Specs ( 2018-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tracks

OCED Tractor Test 2206

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 1700 RPM Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings

Manual Mode 1600 RPM Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks