Challenger 75E

The Challenger 75E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 629 ci 10.3 L engine. The rated power output is 340 hp 253.5 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 34,800 lbs 15785 kg.

Engine Power
340 hp 253.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
280 gal 1059.8 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
34,800 lbs 15785 kg

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Overview

Challenger 75E tractor photo
1998 - 2001 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1998 - 2001
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price
$207,300
Challenger 75E Engine
Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
280 gal 1059.8 L
Engine details ...
Challenger 75E Transmission
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Challenger 75E Power
Engine
340 hp 253.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
263.38 hp 196.4 kW
PTO (tested)
331.09 hp 246.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Steering
hydrostatic differential steering
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes
Cab standard
Hydraulics
Type
closed
Valves
4
Total flow
40 gpm 151.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III,IV
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
34,800 lbs 15785 kg
25-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 629 ci / 10.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
629 ci 10.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.92x5.51 inches 125 x 140 mm
Power
340 hp 253.5 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
60 qts 56.8 L

Transmission

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse full power shift

Type
full power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
75E  full power shift speeds

Dimensions

Challenger 75E Tracks
Width
25 inches 63 cm
Dimensions
Operating weight
34,800 lbs 15785 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1749
Diesel 10-speed crawler May 5 - June 2, 1998 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1749 file
PTO performance
Max power
331.09 hp 246.9 kW
Fuel use
17.7 gal/hour 67.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
300.69 hp 224.2 kW
Fuel use
16.6 gal/hour 62.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
309.60 hp 230.9 kW
Fuel use
17.0 gal/hour 64.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
263.38 hp 196.4 kW
Fuel use
16.5 gal/hour 62.5 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
33,452 lbs 15173 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger 75E tractor photo

Challenger 75E tractor photo