ClaasModel A
Claas Challenger 45
Crawler
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
Claas Challenger 45 vs John Deere 6R 230
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 6R 230
Agricultural
- power
- 227 hp
- displacement
- 415 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6R 230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +13 hp (+6%)Challenger 45240 hp
6R 230227 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
Challenger 45 is in the 87th percentile; 6R 230 is in the 85th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6R 230 higher · +12 ci (+3%)Challenger 45403 ci
6R 230415 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
Challenger 45 is in the 68th percentile; 6R 230 is in the 72nd · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedChallenger 456
6R 2306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
Challenger 45 is in the 74th percentile; 6R 230 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Operating Weight
▲ Challenger 45 higher · +2,197 lb (+11%)Challenger 4522,700 lb
6R 23020,503 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
Challenger 45 is in the 89th percentile; 6R 230 is in the 86th · 971 models
Challenger 45 (A)6R 230 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | John Deere | — |
| Model | Challenger 45 | 6R 230 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3116 | PowerTech PVS | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 227hp | ▲ Challenger 45+13 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 403ci | 415ci | ▲ 6R 230+12 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.2in | ▲ 6R 230+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 16-speed full power shift | Continuously-variable transmission | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 206in | ▲ Challenger 45+5 in · +2% |
| Width | 91in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 125in | 130in | ▲ 6R 230+5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 22,700lb | 20,503lb | ▲ Challenger 45+2,197 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated | Closed-center PFC | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/II | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | John Deere 6R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 85th percentile (227 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 68th percentile (403 ci)B · 72nd percentile (415 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 89th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 86th percentile (20,503 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 86th percentile (211 in)B · 83rd percentile (206 in)
A · Challenger 45B · 6R 230Median Agricultural Tractor