Challenger MT743
The Challenger MT743 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 599 ci 9.8 L engine. The rated power output is 425 hp 316.9 kW. Transmission: Accu-VT. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 33443 lbs 15169 kg.
Engine Power
425 hp
316.9 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal
681.3 L
Transmission
Accu-VT
Operating Weight
33443 lbs
15169 kg
Challenger MT743 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2018 -
MT700 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor |
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2018 - | |
MT700 Series | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Challenger MT743 Engine | |
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AGCO Power 9.8L 7-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 180 gal
681.3 L |
215 galOptOptional
813.8 L | |
257 galOptOptional
972.7 L | |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
Challenger MT743 Transmission | |
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infinitely-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger MT743 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 334 hp
249.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 313.14 hp
233.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 376.97 hp
281.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load sensing |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
Pump flow | 58 gpm
219.5 lpm |
116 gpm*With optional dual pumps.
439.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IVN |
Rear lift | 19000 lbs
8618 kg |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 33443 lbs
15169 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
References | |
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MT700 Series published in 2017, by AGCO |
Engine
Engine Detail — 599 ci / 9.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 7-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 599 ci
9.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.37x5.709 inches
111 x 145 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Accu-VT
Transmission | Accu-VT |
Type | infinitely-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Challenger MT743 Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 33443 lbs
15169 kg |
Max weight | 41000 lbs
18597 kg |
Front axle | Bar |
Bar rear axle | |
Gauge | 72 to 88 inches
182 to 223 cm |
Gauge | 72 to 120 inches
182 to 304 cm *Optional wide axle |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2207 | |
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Diesel CVT crawler
October 15 - 24, 2018
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2207 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 376.97 hp
281.1 kW |
Fuel use | 20.0 gal/hour
75.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 373.36 hp
278.4 kW |
Fuel use | 20.1 gal/hour
76.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 375.83 hp
280.3 kW |
Fuel use | 20.0 gal/hour
75.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 313.14 hp
233.5 kW |
Fuel use | 19.8 gal/hour
74.9 l/hour |
Pull at 10.81KPH | |
Max pull | 36252 lbs
16443 kg |
Pull at 3.47KPH | |
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