Head to head · Specialized

Challenger MT745B vs Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT745B

Specialized

power
269 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT745B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT745B
vs
KomatsuKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ MT745B higher · +174 hp (+183%)
MT745B269 hp
WB156-5 backhoe-loader95 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 96th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT745B higher · +262 ci (+95%)
MT745B537 ci
WB156-5 backhoe-loader275 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

MT745B is in the 98th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 70th · 56 models

Cylinders

▲ MT745B higher · +2 (+50%)
MT745B6
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT745B higher · +12 (+300%)
MT745B16
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 43 models

MT745B (A)WB156-5 backhoe-loader (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
ManufacturerChallengerKomatsu—
ModelMT745BWB156-5 backhoe-loader—
CategorySpecializedSpecialized, Backhoe Loader—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarKomatsu—
ModelC9 ACERT Tech Tier 3S4D102LE-2—
Power Output269hp95hp▲ MT745B+174 hp · +183%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ MT745B+2 · +50%
Displacement537ci275ci▲ MT745B+262 ci · +95%
Bore4.4inNot recorded—
Stroke5.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Length233in295in▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+62 in · +27%
Width133in93in▲ MT745B+40 in · +43%
Height136in116in▲ MT745B+20 in · +17%
Operating Weight31,075lb16,530lb▲ MT745B+14,545 lb · +88%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
System TypeClosed-center PFCClosed-center load sensing—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Hitch TypeStandard Cat.3/3NNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIN/IIINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity16,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT745BKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 99th percentile (269 hp)B · 96th percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 98th percentile (537 ci)B · 70th percentile (275 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 99th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 99th percentile (31,075 lb)B · 93rd percentile (16,530 lb)
A · MT745BB · WB156-5 backhoe-loaderMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT745BFull spec pageKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader