CLAAS Challenger
11 models in this series
Claas Challenger 35 to 95E (1997–2002) – the Caterpillar tracked tractors in Claas green: the number as size class, E as upgrade, Caterpillar six-cylinders of 6.6 to 7.2 litres, 156 to 310 kW, 10.2 t
The Claas Challenger is a Caterpillar in Claas colours: from 1997 to 2002 Claas sold the Challenger tracked tractors, which Caterpillar had built in DeKalb, Illinois, since 1987, in Europe under its own name and in green – the counterpart to the sale of the Claas Lexion combines as Cat Lexion in North America, a partnership that ended when Caterpillar sold the Challenger division to AGCO in 2002. The type logic follows Caterpillar: the number orders the size in ascending order – Challenger 35 and 45 the row-crop tracked tractors of about 175 to 240 hp, 55 about 270 hp, 75E, 85E and 95E the big tracked tractors of the E generation with 325 to 410 hp – E the upgrade with stronger engines and new cab; the MT700 and MT765 prototypes in the register are the transitional models to the AGCO era. The engines are Caterpillar six-cylinders 3126 and 3176 of 6.6 to 10.3 litres at 2,100 rpm, the undercarriage the Mobil-trac system with rubber belts that Caterpillar brought to series production in 1987 as the first maker.
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The register lists 11 versions with 156 to 310 kW from six-cylinders of 6,600 to 7,200 cm³ on the recorded models, an unladen weight of 10,180 kg, a length of 5,965 mm, a width of 2,524 mm and a height of 3,277 mm.
The green Challengers are rare and sought after by collectors; they are the forerunners of the Claas Xerion in the role of the big tractor and the memory of the only period in which Claas carried tracked tractors.
On used tractors, operating hours, the condition of rubber belts, rollers and drive wheels (the most expensive item), Cat engine and powershift, hydraulics and cab count; parts run through Caterpillar and AGCO, which continued the Challenger range until 2022.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Claas Challenger, Claas (manufacturer)
Models compared
7 of 7 models.
| Challenger 351997–2002 | Challenger 451997–2002 | Challenger 551997–2002 | Challenger 75E | Challenger 85E | Challenger 95E | Challenger MT765 prototype | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 kW | 178 kW | 199 kW | 250 kW | 280 kW | 310 kW | 190 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpm | 2,100 rpm | 2,100 rpm | – | – | – | – |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Displacement | 6,600 cm³ | 6,600 cm³ | 7,200 cm³ | – | – | – | – |
| Top speed | 30 km/h | 30 km/h | 30 km/h | – | – | – | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,187 mm | 2,187 mm | 2,187 mm | – | – | – | – |
| Length | 5,965 mm | 5,965 mm | 5,965 mm | – | – | – | – |
| Width | 2,524 mm | 2,524 mm | 2,524 mm | – | – | – | – |
| Height | 3,277 mm | 3,277 mm | 3,277 mm | – | – | – | – |
| Unladen weight | 10,180 kg | 10,180 kg | 10,180 kg | – | – | – | – |
Models
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Challenger 35
The Challenger series from CLAAS includes the Challenger 35. Production: 1997–2002. The engine delivers 212 hp (156...
Challenger 45
The CLAAS Challenger 45 belongs to the Challenger series. Production: 1997–2002. The engine delivers 242 hp (178...
Challenger 55
The CLAAS Challenger 55 is a model in the Challenger series. Production: 1997–2002. The engine delivers 270 hp (199...
Challenger 75E
The CLAAS Challenger 75E is a model in the Challenger series. The engine delivers 340 hp (250 kW). The engine comes...
Challenger 85E
The Challenger 85E from CLAAS is part of the Challenger series. The engine delivers 375 hp (280 kW). The engine...
Challenger 95E
With the Challenger 95E, CLAAS offers a model from the Challenger series. The engine delivers 410 hp (310 kW). The...
Challenger MT765 prototype
The CLAAS Challenger MT765 prototype belongs to the Challenger series. The engine delivers 255 hp (190 kW). The...
Challenger MT700 prototype
The CLAAS Challenger MT700 prototype is a tractor from the Challenger series. Drive type: tracked. It runs on...
CLAASCHALLENGER CH-45no photoCHALLENGER CH-45
The CLAAS CHALLENGER CH-45 is a tractor made by CLAAS.
CLAASCHALLENGER CH55no photoCHALLENGER CH55
The CLAAS CHALLENGER CH55 is a tractor from the Challenger series.
CLAASCHALLENGER CH75Eno photoCHALLENGER CH75E
The CLAAS CHALLENGER CH75E is a tractor made by CLAAS.