Head to head · Agricultural

Claas Challenger 45 vs Fendt 720 Vario

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FendtModel B

Fendt 720 Vario

Agricultural

power
201 hp
displacement
370 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 720 Vario specs
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
vs
FendtFendt 720 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ Challenger 45 higher · +39 hp (+19%)
Challenger 45240 hp
720 Vario201 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

Challenger 45 is in the 87th percentile; 720 Vario is in the 81st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Challenger 45 higher · +33 ci (+9%)
Challenger 45403 ci
720 Vario370 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

Challenger 45 is in the 68th percentile; 720 Vario is in the 60th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Challenger 456
720 Vario6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

Challenger 45 is in the 74th percentile; 720 Vario is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ Challenger 45 higher · +5,107 lb (+29%)
Challenger 4522,700 lb
720 Vario17,593 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

Challenger 45 is in the 89th percentile; 720 Vario is in the 78th · 971 models

Challenger 45 (A)720 Vario (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
ManufacturerClaasFendt—
ModelChallenger 45720 Vario—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarDeutz—
Model3116Not recorded—
Power Output240hp201hp▲ Challenger 45+39 hp · +19%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement403ci370ci▲ Challenger 45+33 ci · +9%
Bore4.1in4in▲ Challenger 45+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Type16-speed full power shiftContinuously-variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Length211in206in▲ Challenger 45+5 in · +2%
Width91in100in▲ 720 Vario+9 in · +10%
Height125in120in▲ Challenger 45+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight22,700lb17,593lb▲ Challenger 45+5,107 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
System TypeVariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensatedLoad sensing—
Steering TypeDifferential powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Drive TypeNot recordedCVT—
Steering TypeDifferential powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
Coolant8.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecClaas Challenger 45Fendt 720 VarioDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 81st percentile (201 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 68th percentile (403 ci)B · 60th percentile (370 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 89th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 78th percentile (17,593 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 86th percentile (211 in)B · 83rd percentile (206 in)
A · Challenger 45B · 720 VarioMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageClaas Challenger 45Full spec pageFendt 720 Vario