Claas Challenger 45
The Claas Challenger 45 is a tractor produced by Claas. 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
Claas Challenger 45 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | Agricultural Crawler tractor | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Note: the Claas model Challenger 45 is the same as the Challenger 45. The following data is from the 45 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $126,700 in 1998 | |
Claas 45 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 125 gal
473.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas 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 |
Engine
Note: the Claas model Challenger 45 is the same as the Challenger 45. The following data is from the 45 listing. |
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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
Note: the Claas model Challenger 45 is the same as the Challenger 45. The following data is from the 45 listing. |
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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
Note: the Claas model Challenger 45 is the same as the Challenger 45. The following data is from the 45 listing. |
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Claas 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
Claas Challenger 45 tractor photo
Claas Challenger 45 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Challenger 45.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)240 hp
Kilowatts (kW)179 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)243.3 PS