Challenger MT945C

The Challenger MT945C is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 923 ci 15.1 L engine. The rated power output is 440 hp 328.1 kW. Transmission: Caterpillar Powershift. Operating weight: 39,266 lbs 17811 kg.

Overview

	2009 - 2014 MT900C SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
2009 - 2014
MT900C Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $287,145 in 2009

Challenger MT945C Engine
Caterpillar 15.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	390 gal 1476.2 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT945C Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT945C Power
Engine	440 hp 328.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	360 hp 268.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	372.72 hp 277.9 kW
PTO (tested)	416.25 hp 310.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear optional
Articulated power steering
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure-flow compensated
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	36 gpm 136.3 lpm
Total flow	43.5 gpm 164.6 lpm
	59 gpmOptOptional 223.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IVN
	IV
Rear lift	19,500 lbs 8845 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	155.5 inches 394 cm
Weight	39,266 lbs 17811 kg
Front tire	710/70R42
Rear tire	710/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	185
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT800C/MT900C published in 2008, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 923 ci / 15.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar C15 ACERT
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	923 ci 15.1 L
Bore/Stroke	5.4x6.75 inches 137 x 171 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Power	440 hp 328.1 kW
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Challenger MT945C Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Caterpillar Powershift

Transmission	Caterpillar Powershift
Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT945C Tires
Ag front	710/70R42
Ag rear	710/70R42
Ag front	800/70R38
	650/85R38
	620/70R46
	520/85R46
	520/85R42
	480/80R46
Ag rear	800/70R38
	650/85R38
	620/70R46
	520/85R46
	520/85R42
	480/80R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	155.5 inches 394 cm
Length	298 inches 756 cm
Width	192 inches 487 cm
Height (cab)	151 inches 383 cm
Shipping weight	39,266 lbs 17811 kg
Max weight	50000 lbs 22680 kg
Front axle	Bar: 5.7 by 118 inches 144 by 2997 mm
Bar rear axle	5.7 by 118 inches 144 by 2997 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1928A
Diesel power shift 4WD May 27 - June 6, 2008 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1928A file
PTO performance
Max power	416.25 hp 310.4 kW
Fuel use	23.9 gal/hour 90.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	363.35 hp 271.0 kW
Fuel use	23.0 gal/hour 87.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	383.04 hp 285.6 kW
Fuel use	23.5 gal/hour 88.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	372.72 hp 277.9 kW
Fuel use	24.6 gal/hour 93.1 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	49755 lbs 22568 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT945C tractor photo