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

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Overview

Challenger MT743 tractor photo
2018 - MT700 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2018 -
MT700 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Challenger MT743 Engine
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
infinitely-variable transmission
Transmission details ...
Challenger MT743 Power
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
Drive
crawler
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
III/IVN
Rear lift
19000 lbs 8618 kg
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
33443 lbs 15169 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
References
MT743 references literature
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
Dimensions
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
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

Photos

Challenger MT743 tractor photo

Challenger MT743 tractor photo