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Challenger MT545D vs Claas Ares 696

Challenger MT545D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT545D

Utility

power
152 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT545D specs
Claas Ares 696 Tractor
ClaasModel B

Claas Ares 696

Agricultural

power
146 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full Ares 696 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT545D
vs
ClaasClaas Ares 696

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT545D higher · +6 hp (+4%)
MT545D152 hp
Ares 696146 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT545D is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 93rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ares 696 higher · +12 ci (+3%)
MT545D402 ci
Ares 696414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT545D is in the 90th percentile; Ares 696 is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT545D6
Ares 6966
Median Utility Tractor4

MT545D is in the 93rd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Ares 696 higher · +8 (+33%)
MT545D24
Ares 69632
Median Utility Tractor12

MT545D is in the 92nd percentile; Ares 696 is in the 97th · 4,941 models

MT545D (A)Ares 696 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerChallengerClaas—
ModelMT545DAres 696—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerSisu AGCO PowerDPS—
ModelNot recorded6068 TRT—
Power Output152hp146hp▲ MT545D+6 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPM▲ MT545D+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci414ci▲ Ares 696+12 ci · +3%
Bore4.3in4.2in▲ MT545D+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ Ares 696+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)32-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
LengthNot recorded186in—
HeightNot recorded115in—
Wheelbase113inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,770lb14,751lb▲ MT545D+19 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
Front Tire Size520/65R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
Hitch TypeRearNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT545DClaas Ares 696Difference
StandardInterim Tier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemSelective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 93rd percentile (152 hp)B · 93rd percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 97th percentile (32)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,770 lb)B · 93rd percentile (14,751 lb)
A · MT545DB · Ares 696Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT545DFull spec pageClaas Ares 696