Challenger 45
The Challenger 45 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 403 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 240 hp 179.0 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and 18 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 22700 lbs 10296 kg.
Engine Power
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
Challenger 45 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1995 - 1998
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1995 - 1998 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
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.
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