Head to head · Industrial

Challenger 45 vs Fendt 822 Vario

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 45

Industrial

power
240 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 45 specs
Fendt 822 Vario Tractor
FendtModel B

Fendt 822 Vario

Utility

power
200 hp
displacement
370 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 822 Vario specs
ChallengerChallenger 45
vs
FendtFendt 822 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial

n = 38–55

Engine Displacement

▲ 45 higher · +33 ci (+9%)
45403 ci
822 Vario370 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci

45 is in the 57th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 55th · 53 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
456
822 Vario6
Median Industrial Tractor4

45 is in the 88th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 88th · 55 models

Operating Weight

▲ 45 higher · +2,200 lb (+11%)
4522,700 lb
822 Vario20,500 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb

45 is in the 79th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 76th · 49 models

Length

▲ 45 higher · +3 in (+1%)
45211 in
822 Vario208 in
Median Industrial Tractor125 in

45 is in the 94th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 92nd · 39 models

45 (A)822 Vario (B)Median Industrial Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
Model45822 Vario—
CategoryIndustrialUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarDeutz—
Model3116Not recorded—
Power Output240hp200hp▲ 45+40 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement403ci370ci▲ 45+33 ci · +9%
Bore4.1in4in▲ 45+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
TypeFull Power Shiftcontinuously variable transmission (IVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Length211in208in▲ 45+3 in · +1%
Width91in100in▲ 822 Vario+9 in · +10%
Height120in129in▲ 822 Vario+9 in · +8%
Operating Weight22,700lb20,500lb▲ 45+2,200 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
System TypeVariable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensatedNot recorded—
Steering TypeDifferential PowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeDifferential PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Starter Type12-voltsElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 45Fendt 822 VarioDifference
Coolant8.6galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 284 ci
A · 57th percentile (403 ci)B · 55th percentile (370 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 88th percentile (6)B · 88th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 9,127 lb
A · 79th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 76th percentile (20,500 lb)

Length

median 125 in
A · 94th percentile (211 in)B · 92nd percentile (208 in)

Width

median 70.5 in
A · 80th percentile (91 in)B · 95th percentile (100 in)
A · 45B · 822 VarioMedian Industrial Tractor
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