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 Fendt 822 Vario
FendtModel B
Fendt 822 Vario
Utility
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 370 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
vs
FendtFendt 822 Vario
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +40 hp (+20%)Challenger 45240 hp
822 Vario200 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
Challenger 45 is in the 56th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 50th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +33 ci (+9%)Challenger 45403 ci
822 Vario370 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
Challenger 45 is in the 45th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 44th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedChallenger 456
822 Vario6
Median Crawler Tractor6
Challenger 45 is in the 50th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 50th · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +2,200 lb (+11%)Challenger 4522,700 lb
822 Vario20,500 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
Challenger 45 is in the 49th percentile; 822 Vario is in the 48th · 173 models
Challenger 45 (A)822 Vario (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Fendt | — |
| Model | Challenger 45 | 822 Vario | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Deutz | — |
| Model | 3116 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 200hp | ▲ Challenger 45+40 hp · +20% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 403ci | 370ci | ▲ Challenger 45+33 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4in | ▲ Challenger 45+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 16-speed full power shift | continuously variable transmission (IVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 208in | ▲ Challenger 45+3 in · +1% |
| Width | 91in | 100in | ▲ 822 Vario+9 in · +10% |
| Height | 125in | 129in | ▲ 822 Vario+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 22,700lb | 20,500lb | ▲ Challenger 45+2,200 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 540/65R30 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 650/65R42 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Fendt 822 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 56th percentile (240 hp)B · 50th percentile (200 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 45th percentile (403 ci)B · 44th percentile (370 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 (20,500 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 77th percentile (211 in)B · 75th percentile (208 in)
A · Challenger 45B · 822 VarioMedian Crawler Tractor