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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT743
Crawler
- power
- 425 hp
- displacement
- 599 ci
- Cylinders
- 7
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger MT743 vs Fendt 943 Vario MT
FendtModel B
Fendt 943 Vario MT
Crawler
- power
- 425 hp
- displacement
- 598 ci
- Cylinders
- 7
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger MT743
vs
FendtFendt 943 Vario MT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedMT743425 hp
943 Vario MT425 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
MT743 is in the 79th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 80th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MT743 higher · +1 ci (<1%)MT743599 ci
943 Vario MT598 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
MT743 is in the 66th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 65th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT7437
943 Vario MT7
Median Crawler Tractor6
MT743 is in the 97th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 97th · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ MT743 higher · +2,777 lb (+8%)MT74336,220 lb
943 Vario MT33,443 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
MT743 is in the 77th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 69th · 173 models
MT743 (A)943 Vario MT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Fendt | — |
| Model | MT743 | 943 Vario MT | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power | AGCO Power | Same |
| Model | AGCO Power 9.8 L | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 425hp | 425hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 1,700RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ MT743+250 RPM · +17% |
| Cylinders | 7 | 7 | Same |
| Displacement | 599ci | 598ci | ▲ MT743+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors | Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 241in | — |
| Width | 88in | 98.5in | ▲ 943 Vario MT+10.5 in · +12% |
| Height | Not recorded | 138in | — |
| Operating Weight | 36,220lb | 33,443lb | ▲ MT743+2,777 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load sensing | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | 1000/1000E (1.75) | — |
| Power Rating | 377hp | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III/IVN | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 19,000lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | Tracks | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT743 | Fendt 943 Vario MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 79th percentile (425 hp)B · 80th percentile (425 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 66th percentile (599 ci)B · 65th percentile (598 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 97th percentile (7)B · 97th percentile (7)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 77th percentile (36,220 lb)B · 69th percentile (33,443 lb)
Width
median 79.5 inA · 53rd percentile (88 in)B · 68th percentile (98.5 in)
A · MT743B · 943 Vario MTMedian Crawler Tractor