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 Schluter Super 2500 VL
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SchluterModel B
Schluter Super 2500 VL
Agricultural
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 696 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
ClaasClaas Challenger 45
vs
SchluterSchluter Super 2500 VL
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedChallenger 45240 hp
Super 2500 VL240 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
Challenger 45 is in the 87th percentile; Super 2500 VL is in the 87th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super 2500 VL higher · +293 ci (+73%)Challenger 45403 ci
Super 2500 VL696 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
Challenger 45 is in the 68th percentile; Super 2500 VL is in the 95th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedChallenger 456
Super 2500 VL6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
Challenger 45 is in the 74th percentile; Super 2500 VL is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ Super 2500 VL higher · +2 (+13%)Challenger 4516
Super 2500 VL18
Median Agricultural Tractor16
Challenger 45 is in the 50th percentile; Super 2500 VL is in the 68th · 972 models
Challenger 45 (A)Super 2500 VL (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Schluter | — |
| Model | Challenger 45 | Super 2500 VL | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | MAN | — |
| Model | 3116 | D 2566 ME | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 240hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ Super 2500 VL+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 403ci | 696ci | ▲ Super 2500 VL+293 ci · +73% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.9in | ▲ Super 2500 VL+0.8 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 5in | 6.1in | ▲ Super 2500 VL+1.1 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 16-speed full power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 239in | ▲ Super 2500 VL+28 in · +13% |
| Width | 91in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 125in | 128in | ▲ Super 2500 VL+3 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 22,700lb | 20,947lb | ▲ Challenger 45+1,753 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | 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 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Differential power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Challenger 45 | Schluter Super 2500 VL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 87th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 68th percentile (403 ci)B · 95th percentile (696 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 68th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 89th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 86th percentile (20,947 lb)
A · Challenger 45B · Super 2500 VLMedian Agricultural Tractor