Head to head · Specialized

Challenger MT745B vs Versatile 305

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT745B

Specialized

power
269 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT745B specs
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VersatileModel B

Versatile 305

Utility

power
256 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 305 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT745B
vs
VersatileVersatile 305

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ MT745B higher · +13 hp (+5%)
MT745B269 hp
305256 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 305 is in the 99th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT745B higher · +32 ci (+6%)
MT745B537 ci
305505 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

MT745B is in the 98th percentile; 305 is in the 97th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT745B6
3056
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 305 is in the 99th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT745B16
30516
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 305 is in the 99th · 43 models

MT745B (A)305 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
ManufacturerChallengerVersatile—
ModelMT745B305—
CategorySpecializedUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
ModelC9 ACERT Tech Tier 3QSC8.3—
Power Output269hp256hp▲ MT745B+13 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement537ci505ci▲ MT745B+32 ci · +6%
Bore4.4in4.5in▲ 305+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.9in5.3in▲ MT745B+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
TypeFull power shiftPartially synchronized / Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
Length233in265in▲ 305+32 in · +14%
Width133inNot recorded—
Height136in146in▲ 305+10 in · +7%
Operating Weight31,075lb30,890lb▲ MT745B+185 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
System TypeClosed-center PFCDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
Hitch TypeStandard Cat.3/3NIII—
Hitch CategoryIIIN/IIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity16,000lb15,791lb▲ MT745B+209 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedFour-wheel Drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT745BVersatile 305Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 99th percentile (269 hp)B · 99th percentile (256 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 98th percentile (537 ci)B · 97th percentile (505 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 99th percentile (31,075 lb)B · 99th percentile (30,890 lb)
A · MT745BB · 305Median Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT745BFull spec pageVersatile 305