Challenger MT745B Specs ( 2005-2008 )
Overview
The Challenger MT745B is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured from 2005 to 2008 in Jackson, Minnesota. This model is powered by a Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine providing 269 gross horsepower and 225 claimed PTO horsepower. The tractor features a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a closed-center PFC hydraulic system delivering 43.5 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Crawler Drive and Track Configuration:
This model is a crawler drive tractor with a shipping weight of 31,075 lbs and track width options ranging from 16 to 30 inches.
Power Transmission and Gear Layout:
The Caterpillar PowerShift transmission features 16 forward and 4 reverse gears with a hydraulic wet disc clutch, supporting full power shift operations.
Hydraulic System and Rear Lift:
The tractor is equipped with a closed-center PFC hydraulic system rated at 2900 psi and a Type IIIN/III rear hitch with a lift capacity of 16,000 lbs.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 118 gal (446.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.409x5.866 inches (112 x 149 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 537 ci (8.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 269 hp (200.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 269 hp (200.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Cat PowerShift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| Type | closed-center PFC |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 16000 lbs (7257 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IIIN/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 185 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 135.5 inches (344 cm) |
| Length | 233 inches (591 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 31075 lbs (14095 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 133 inches (337 cm) |
Challenger MT745B Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) / 18 inches (45 cm) / 20 inches (50 cm) / 25 inches (63 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 16-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 31075 lbs (14095 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
References
| Description | Challenger MT700B Series published in 2005, by AGCO |
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