ClaasModel A
Claas Challenger 45
Crawler
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Crawler
Claas Challenger 45 vs Claas Xerion 2500
ClaasModel B
Claas Xerion 2500
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 250 hp
- displacement
- 530 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
vs
ClaasClaas Xerion 2500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Xerion 2500 higher · +10 hp (+4%)Challenger 45240 hp
Xerion 2500250 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
Challenger 45 is in the 56th percentile; Xerion 2500 is in the 57th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Xerion 2500 higher · +127 ci (+32%)Challenger 45403 ci
Xerion 2500530 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
Challenger 45 is in the 45th percentile; Xerion 2500 is in the 59th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedChallenger 456
Xerion 25006
Median Crawler Tractor6
Challenger 45 is in the 50th percentile; Xerion 2500 is in the 50th · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +1,752 lb (+8%)Challenger 4522,700 lb
Xerion 250020,948 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
Challenger 45 is in the 49th percentile; Xerion 2500 is in the 48th · 173 models
Challenger 45 (A)Xerion 2500 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Claas | Same |
| Model | Challenger 45 | Xerion 2500 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3116 | 1306 | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 250hp | ▲ Xerion 2500+10 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 403ci | 530ci | ▲ Xerion 2500+127 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.6in | ▲ Xerion 2500+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ Xerion 2500+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 16-speed full power shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 248in | ▲ Xerion 2500+37 in · +18% |
| Width | 91in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 125in | 138in | ▲ Xerion 2500+13 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 22,700lb | 20,948lb | ▲ Challenger 45+1,752 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Claas Xerion 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 56th percentile (240 hp)B · 57th percentile (250 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 45th percentile (403 ci)B · 59th percentile (530 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 49th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 48th percentile (20,948 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 77th percentile (211 in)B · 93rd percentile (248 in)
A · Challenger 45B · Xerion 2500Median Crawler Tractor