Challenger 45
The Challenger 45 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 403 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and 18 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 22700 lbs 10296 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
125 gal
473.1 L
Transmission
32 forward and 18 reverse
Operating Weight
22700 lbs
10296 kg
Overview
 | 1995 - 1998
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $126,700 in 1998 | |
Challenger 45 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 125 gal
473.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Challenger 45 Power | |
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Engine | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | differential power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated |
Pressure | 2750 psi
189.6 bar |
Valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 31.2 gpm
118.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | draft control |
Rear lift | 12500 lbs
5670 kg |
15000 lbs*Optional.
6804 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 22700 lbs
10296 kg |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Challenger 65B published in 1995, by Caterpillar | |
Challenger 35, 45 and 55 Product Bulletin published in 1995, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 403 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3116 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 403 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.13x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Power | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 34.4 qts
32.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
32-speed creeper |
Transmission — 16 forward and 9 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 9 reverse |
Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 32 forward and 18 reverse |
Dimensions
Challenger 45 Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Width | 18 inches
45 cm |
Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Length | 211 inches
535 cm |
Width | 91 inches
231 cm |
Height (cab) | 120 inches
304 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 125 inches
317 cm |
Weight | 22700 lbs
10296 kg |
Gauge | 60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches
152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm |
Photos
Challenger 45 with disc.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Challenger 45 based on its 240 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger 45.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (125 gal / 473.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.5 gal/hr (47.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Challenger 45 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger 45.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)240 hp
Kilowatts (kW)179 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)243.3 PS
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