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Challenger MT545D vs Renault Ares 696

Challenger MT545D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT545D

Utility

power
152 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT545D specs
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RenaultModel B

Renault Ares 696

Row Crop

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,9415,720

Engine Power

▲ MT545D higher · +5 hp (+3%)
MT545D152 hp
Ares 696147 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 MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerChallengerRenault
ModelMT545DAres 696
CategoryUtilityRow Crop

Engine

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
ManufacturerSisu AGCO PowerJohn Deere
ModelNot recorded6068 TRT
Power Output152hp147hpMT545D+5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPMMT545D+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci414ciAres 696+12 ci · +3%
Bore4.3in4.2inMT545D+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in5inAres 696+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Not recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
LengthNot recorded186in
HeightNot recorded115in
Wheelbase113inNot recorded
Operating Weight14,770lb14,751lbMT545D+19 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
Front Tire Size520/65R28Not recorded
Rear Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
Hitch TypeRearNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault Ares 696Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT545DRenault 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 (147 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
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