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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar AG6
Agricultural
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Agricultural
Caterpillar AG6 vs Claas Challenger 45
ClaasModel B
Claas Challenger 45
Crawler
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
CaterpillarCaterpillar AG6
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedAG6240 hp
Challenger 45240 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
AG6 is in the 87th percentile; Challenger 45 is in the 87th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ AG6 higher · +235 ci (+58%)AG6638 ci
Challenger 45403 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
AG6 is in the 94th percentile; Challenger 45 is in the 68th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAG66
Challenger 456
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
AG6 is in the 74th percentile; Challenger 45 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +10 (+167%)AG66
Challenger 4516
Median Agricultural Tractor16
AG6 is in the 11th percentile; Challenger 45 is in the 50th · 972 models
AG6 (A)Challenger 45 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Claas | — |
| Model | AG6 | Challenger 45 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | 3116 | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 240hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ AG6+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 403ci | ▲ AG6+235 ci · +58% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.1in | ▲ AG6+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5in | ▲ AG6+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | 16-speed full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202in | 211in | ▲ Challenger 45+9 in · +4% |
| Width | 98in | 91in | ▲ AG6+7 in · +8% |
| Height | Not recorded | 125in | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,600lb | 22,700lb | ▲ AG6+9,900 lb · +44% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Differential power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Differential power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12gal | 8.6gal | ▲ AG6+3.4 gal · +40% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Claas Challenger 45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 87th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 68th percentile (403 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (32,600 lb)B · 89th percentile (22,700 lb)
A · AG6B · Challenger 45Median Agricultural Tractor