Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT945B

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT743

Crawler

power
425 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT743 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT945B

Agricultural

power
416 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT945B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT743 higher · +9 hp (+2%)
MT743425 hp
MT945B416 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT743 is in the 98th percentile; MT945B is in the 97th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT945B higher · +329 ci (+55%)
MT743599 ci
MT945B928 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT743 is in the 92nd percentile; MT945B is in the 97th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)
MT7437
MT945B6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT743 is in the 98th percentile; MT945B is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT945B higher · +14,275 lb (+39%)
MT74336,220 lb
MT945B50,495 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT743 is in the 97th percentile; MT945B is in the 99th · 971 models

MT743 (A)MT945B (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT743MT945B—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerCaterpillar—
ModelAGCO Power 9.8 LC15 ACERT Tier III—
Power Output425hp416hp▲ MT743+9 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,100RPM▲ MT945B+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders76▲ MT743+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci928ci▲ MT945B+329 ci · +55%
Bore4.4in5.4in▲ MT945B+1 in · +23%
Stroke5.7in6.7in▲ MT945B+1 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeCVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motorsFull powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
LengthNot recorded298in—
Width88in200in▲ MT945B+112 in · +127%
HeightNot recorded151in—
Operating Weight36,220lb50,495lb▲ MT945B+14,275 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center PFC—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Power Rating377hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IVNIVN/III Opt—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity19,000lb19,500lb▲ MT945B+500 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4—
Drive TypeTracks4WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT743Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (425 hp)B · 97th percentile (416 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 92nd percentile (599 ci)B · 97th percentile (928 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 98th percentile (7)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 97th percentile (36,220 lb)B · 99th percentile (50,495 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 63rd percentile (88 in)B · 99th percentile (200 in)
A · MT743B · MT945BMedian Agricultural Tractor
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