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However, inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and details of the specifications may be changed at any time without
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Visit the Challenger Site: www.challenger-ag.com or for Challenger Merchandise: www.challengerstore.com

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 True to their name, they have challenged conventional Progressive, forward-thinking agribusiness professionals, especially those running large-scale

CHALLENGER EQUIPMENT MEETS THE farming and are now helping to change the face of
world agriculture.
enterprises, are reaping phenomenal returns on their investment in Challenger equipment.

Through a combination of smart technology, powerful performance, rugged reliability and

DEMANDS OF 21ST CENTURY AGRIBUSINESS unsurpassed up-time support, Challenger machines deliver unmatched productivity and efficiency.

From the legendary tracked tractors to the ‘Gator’ range of spreaders and sprayers, Challenger is the
choice of achievers who look to stay on top of their game and ahead of the field.

1890-
Development of the Mobil-Trac System
1930s
1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

1976 1980s 1991 2002 2003 2007 2008

The early The invention of the sealed and lubricated track
which helped reduce costs of undercarriage
maintenance. The track pin is permanently coated
A motor grader was modified with four axles
and truck tyres, and driven in reverse (so that
the engine was in front of the operator) to help
The Challenger 65 becomes the 65B with
power increased to 285hp. Launch of the 325hp
Challenger 75B.
AGCO acquires the
Challenger brand and
product rights from
In Ukraine, a standard
Challenger MT865 pulling
an 18.35m seeder sets
MT765B tractors assist in
building a new research
station for the British
Delivery of the 20,000th
Challenger tracked tractor
– an MT835B – at the

Days with a sealed-in lubricant which minimises

metal-to-metal contact and slows wear.
Caterpillar engineers start to develop a 4WD farm
tractor but soon realise that a better proposition
demonstrate the feasibility of using friction-drive
rubber tracks as a ‘high-speed’ dozer or
agricultural tractor. This arrangement showed
that only one axle was needed to drive the tracks.
1993
Row crop models – 35 and 45 – introduced
equipped with wide-scale track width
Caterpillar.
2002/2003
The all new MT700
a new world record by
planting 571.9 ha of barley
in 24 hours.
Antarctic Survey. Running
on aviation fuel and
withstanding temperatures
down to –50 degrees C, the
Jackson manufacturing
facility.
2008
adjustment. (235-306hp) and MT800 2004 tractors ferried building Launch of the MT700C and
1890 – 1930s was an agricultural tractor that capitalised on An agricultural tractor test mule was created, (340-500hp) launched with Production transfers to MT800C – with new styling,
materials from shipside
Americans Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best their track expertise. pieced together from dozer and wheel-loader 1995 generation 3 Mobil-Trac Jackson, Minnesota, USA. to the site of the new redesigned cab, improved
pioneer the concept of track-type tractors. Holt components – referred to as the ‘BAT’ (Belted 270hp Challenger 55 launched. System. The first integrated ISOBUS control system and
1979 Halley VI station.
coins the ‘Caterpillar’ trademark and, in 1925, Agricultural Tractor). auto-guide system on 2005 all-new hydraulic system.
the Holt and Best companies merge to form the The first test runs on a ‘beadless tyre’ for large 1997 the market and other Launch of the MT700B 2007
Caterpillar Tractor Co. with the future focus on wheel-loaders. This basically consisted of a 1986 430hp Challenger 95E introduced. innovative features such (269-320hp) and In an incredible feat of 2012
earth-moving equipment. replaceable tread fitted tight to the outside of a Production of the Challenger 65 fitted with the MT800B Series (350-570hp) Challenger celebrates
1998 as steering hitch plus power and efficiency, a
set of smooth tyres. revolutionary Mobil-Trac System (MTS) starts fitted with Cat ACERT 25 years on tracks with
Work begins on the next generation of Challenger luxurious cab and Tractor standard MT875B equipped
at Caterpillar’s Davenport, Iowa plant. The MTS technology Tier III engines. special anniversary
products known as GEN III. This development Management Centre. with 14 metre-wide
provided farmers with all the traction and low The MT875B at 570hp MT865C in FIELD
programme culminated in the MT700 and The MT800 had a record Gregoire Besson XXL
soil compaction of tracks plus manoeuvrability became the most powerful PYTHON livery.
MT800 Series. breaking 300cm ground discs cultivates 644 ha
and speed. commercially-available
contact length, plus in 24 hours. Guided by
Equipped with a Cat 3306 direct injection ISOBUS ready. tractor in the world. satellite navigation and
turbocharged engine rated at 270 gross hp working to a depth of
at 2100 rpm, the Challenger 65 featured 2006 14cm in demanding
10-forward/2-reverse powershift transmission MT800B Scraper heavy-to-medium clay
and differential steering to provide continuous Application tractor loam soils, the tractor
power to both tracks during turns. Top speed for launched fitted with achieved a remarkable
road travel was 29 km/h. special scraper hitch plate. 26.8 ha/hour with
highly economical fuel
1987 consumption of just
The first Challenger 65 models got to work in the 4.42 litres/hectare.
fields of the United States.

A Challenger 65 from 1987 New generation MT700 & MT800 Series A world record for cultivation in 2007 – The 20,000th tracked tractor
2 launched in 2002/03 644 ha in 24 hours 2

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 CHALLENGER ACROSS THE WORLD
Today, Challenger is a truly global brand. Likewise, a global manufacturer, with eleven
production centres around the world. Their different specialisations reflect the diversity
of the Challenger product range, but they all have one thing in common: Total Excellence.
Skill, experience and dedication are clear to see at each plant, allied to world class THE AGCO
FAMILY
facilities and state-of-the-art technology. It’s a combination that delivers superior,
class-leading quality standards and world-beating farm machinery.

Along with Fendt, Massey

Ferguson and Valtra,
Challenger is one of AGCO’s
core brands and regarded
in many parts of the world
as the builder of machines
that can help produce more
food at less cost.
AGCO’s business operates in more than 140
countries worldwide and is now capitalised at
more than $6 billion. The company continues to
grow through its uncompromising commitment
to serving the customer, together with the skill
and dedication of more than 2,800 independent,
full-service dealers across the globe.

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 THOUSANDS OF FARMERS AND With 25 years of tracked tractors and 50 years of sprayers, the Challenger brand
has built an impressive heritage that provides the performance and durability demanded by modern
AGRIBUSINESSES the world over are reaping agribusinesses and continues to pioneer new technology to be the dominant player in a competitive market.

the benefits of owning a Challenger tracked There’s a compelling case to join the elite club of Challenger owners who are already benefitting from the
financial rewards offered by Challenger ownership.
tractor, sprayer or spreader.
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 The ONLY tractors All the power
you’ll ever need
Latest environmentally-
friendly engine technology
designed for track New engines make the Challenger machines the most
powerful, environmentally-friendly farm tractors currently
Challenger machines are fitted with the latest technology
to improve engine response and maximise fuel economy
Challenger machines have been specifically available. These engines provide our machines with more and performance, whilst reducing emissions and noise
designed as tracked tractors and not adapted capacity, more torque, more power and greater economy levels. Challenger engines have been designed to
in an industry-leading reliable and durable package. anticipate even more stringent legislation in the future.
from standard wheeled tractors – we continue Indeed the tracked tractor range-topping MT875C, with
to be the only agricultural tracked tractor a 600 max hp, is the most powerful agricultural tractor in New thinking where
manufacturer to do this. the world!
it’s needed
Higher output In the on-going quest for continual technical improvement,

but lower costs Challenger engineers push the boundaries to produce

an array of innovative features across the range. And
The phenomenal productivity delivered by Challenger where they need to they’ll abandon conventional thinking
machines means lower costs overall – often replacing two and adopt a completely new approach. The result?
or more other agricultural machines, whilst still providing Unprecedented levels of performance and control.
faster completion of time and weather critical operations.
And re-sale values remain strong, making Challenger a
sound investment in the short and longer term.
Superb working
environment
Challenger brings a new standard to operator comfort,
delivering the smoothest of rides, ergonomically
designed interior space, superior visibility and the ease of
in-cab control.

Challenger reliability
Central to the Challenger ethos is our belief that
machines should be built to the very highest standard
– the Challenger Standard. Without compromise, from
the start Challenger design-in quality and rugged
durability is built-in as standard, to give you years of
trouble-free operation.

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CHALLENGER
TRACKED
TRACTORS
– the pursuit of perfection
More and more large-scale farming enterprises choose Challenger tracked
tractors – because their versatility, reliability and toughness ensure the job
gets done. That’s very reassuring when millions can be at stake.

Challenger’s policy of constant improvement and use of

the most advanced technology has resulted in the world’s
premier range of tracked tractors.

The latest ‘C’ Series models incorporate a number

of further refinements, elevating these extraordinary
workhorses to new levels of excellence, performance
and comfort. The MT800C series has a horsepower
rating starting at 450hp, peaking at the awesome
MT875C – at 609hp, the most powerful tracked tractor
available today. The three MT700C models span the
290-355hp range. Designed without compromises as
tracked tractors, both series give unrivalled traction and
field performance, providing high operational speeds, but
with a much lighter ground footprint. All these factors
– and many others – combine to facilitate excellent
timeliness of operations, coupled with unmatched low cost
of production per hectare.

The Challenger brand has achieved vigorous growth in

recent years. The company looks forward to sustaining the
momentum as important, established and new markets
come to appreciate the quality, reliability, comfort and
prodigious work rates of these superb machines.

At the same time, more and more farming enterprises

in established markets are realising the phenomenal
difference that Challenger MT700C and MT800C Series
tracked tractors can make to their bottom line.

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SPRAYERS &
Challenger has established a reputation
for designing and building the finest, most

SPREADERS
versatile and technically advanced specialist
sprayers and spreaders in the world.
Challenger TerraGator Range
– the application of The TerraGator, RoGator and SpraCoupe Challenger TerraGator is a range of uncompromising, heavy duty, 3, 4, and 5
wheel nutrient spreaders and sprayers, available in various configurations to suit
innovation machines have become synonymous with specific requirements.
massive strength combined with great Take the TerraGator 845 NMS for example. Challenger’s specialist design engineers
accuracy and low ground impact, advanced set out to create a machine that delivers a reduction in the costs of application
technology with economy of effort. while boosting productivity. The result is the TerraGator 845. Capable of applying
both dry and liquid product NMS (Nutrient Management System), this impressive
piece of equipment delivers awesome work rates over long periods, to a degree of
efficiency, accuracy and economy that other manufacturers can only aspire to.

Attributes such as this are available throughout the Challenger TerraGator range.

Challenger RoGator Range

Designed to spray large areas in a short period of time, RoGator
models have a particularly high ground clearance, so they can be
used at any point through the season without causing damage to the
growing crop.

Challenger believes that the introduction of the ground-breaking

RoGator 600B is a major advancement in the world of self-propelled
sprayers. These awe-inspiring machines are based on a radical,
single-beam chassis design and uses technology and a specification
that sets it apart.

Challenger consulted large-scale farmers and contractors from

across Europe to establish exactly what the market is looking
for in a self-propelled sprayer. However, instead of making
improvements to an existing model, the company’s design engineers
decided to abandon conventional thinking and adopt a completely
new approach.

The result? Independent wheel suspension gives unprecedented

boom stability, cab-controlled chassis height and track-width
adjustment, superb operator comfort and a host of other innovative
features that go towards achieving the nearest-to-perfect spray
performance yet.

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 TOTAL SUPPORT.
ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE.
Challenger customers are business people – serious business people running
seriously big enterprises. They’re not just buying a machine. They’re investing
in a partnership that will help them to grow profits, expand operations, improve
productivity and stay at the cutting edge of agribusiness.

So for a Challenger dealer, the relationship

with a new customer doesn’t end with the
Safety in numbers People up to speed
delivery of a new machine – that’s when Challenger customers benefit from an At the end of the day, all the systems in
it begins. Challenger owners need to have extensive infrastructure that ensures the most all the world are not going to deliver fast,
complete confidence that any service, repair comprehensive parts availability and delivery efficient, knowledgeable service without the
or parts requirements are met in full, with service possible. right people equipped with the appropriate
the absolute minimum of downtime and at a expertise and ingrained with total customer
pre-agreed cost. • 2 million live parts in the system at any
commitment. Challenger parts specialists,
given time
service engineers and customer support staff
Challenger dealers deliver that promise
• The inventory carries a value of are comprehensively and continuously trained
because they, like their customers, are
$200 million at Academy Centres worldwide, including
professionals at the very top of their game.
the Challenger Serious Machinery Centre
They take pride in recruiting and training • Warehousing across seven EU countries, in Holland.
high calibre colleagues to impeccable totalling 79,000 sq m
standards – people who understand not
only the machines but also the customer, • 4000 points of delivery in 140
his business and the dynamics of farming in countries worldwide
the 21st century. People trained to identify
• Over 21,000 tonnes of parts delivered
the most effective solutions and offer the
each year
right support at the right time. People who
are there. • 850,000 in-bound order lines supporting
4.2 million out-bound lines

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 DEALERS KNOW THE VALUE
OF CHALLENGER
CHALLENGER PARTNER “Secondly is our recognition of P&B’s success in engaging
with the top 10% of UK agricultural producers – key potential
OF THE YEAR users of Challenger equipment. On top of that, P&B are
able to offer the highest quality of service demanded by
UK dealer Peacock & Binnington such a professional level of customer. You can’t afford any
won this year’s prestigious slip-ups when big contracts for farm produce with major
supermarkets may be at stake. P&B have ensured they have
Challenger Business Partner of the the trained technicians, technology and efficient back-up
Year Award for Europe, Africa and systems to operate at this level.”
Middle East (EAME). “When AGCO first took on the Challenger brand back in 2002,
we could see immediately the quality of the product and
Based in Brigg, Lincolnshire in Eastern England, Peacock how it was so well suited to the big farming estates in this
& Binnington takes care of a territory covering the arable fertile area of the country,” says Les Bacon, Sales Director
heartlands of North Lincolnshire, South and East Yorkshire. at Peacock & Binnington. “We have gradually expanded our
sales area especially with the establishment of a new branch
“The award recognises two main aspects of P&B’s success
at Selby and have created the back-up team to give our
in the Challenger market,” explains Martin Hamer, Challenger
Challenger customers the quality of support they expect.”
Manager, National Sales. “They have been extremely
successful in selling large volumes of Challenger tractors and Senior personnel from Challenger visited P&B’s Brigg head
sprayers, growing their sales over the years and expanding office to present the award. As well as meeting the P&B
the business to ensure an efficient parts and service back-up management, sales, parts and service teams, they were
at the quality required.” taken around several farms to discuss first-hand the success
of Challenger in this area.

Graham Main, P&B’s Managing Director, commented:

“It is great recognition for Les and the team. Since
being appointed a Challenger dealer, we have sold over
120 new units with many customers now on their third
repeat purchase.”

Challenger’s top Business Partner award went to Peacock & Binnington. (Left to
right): Nigel Watson, Challenger Area Sales Manager, Gary Rollinson, Challenger
Managing Director EAME, Dorus Van Esch, Challenger Director Sales & Distribution,
Martin Hamer, Challenger Manager, National Sales, Derek Blow, P&B, Les Bacon, Sales

16 Director, P&B, René Van Driel, Challenger Director Product Marketing, Graham Wright,
Finance Director, P&B and Graham Main, Managing Director, P&B. 17
 DEALERS KNOW THE VALUE
OF CHALLENGER
The tracked tractor concept is well established in
A SPECIALIST the area so an important mission is to convince
APPROACH customers of the superiority of the Challenger
machines over competitors. In 2010, the company
Challenger dealer LKS sold five MT tracked tractors plus eight RoGator
Starkenberg Landmaschinen 600 sprayers and two TerraGator applicators.
“Like us, the real Challenger customer is very
is living up to its company specialised,” adds Tilo.
slogan ‘Performance,
Sprayers are seen as a major growth area.
Know-how, Assurance’. “Sprayers are the doctors of agriculture,” he
remarks. “With their help, farmers adapt their
Based in the Thüringen, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt crops to future circumstances.
region of Eastern Germany, specialism is the key
according to Tilo Leipnitz, Company Manager. Biogas production is also an important driver for
growth. “Here specialist machines are needed to
“We keep our product portfolio small in order to protect the crops - from pests like maize beetle for
provide a good service to customers,” he says. example,” he says. “In high crops, the RoGator 600
“We aim to be specialist in our area. We want shines because of its adjustable working height
people to say: if you need a special product, go from 75cm up to 120cm.”
to LKS Starkenberg because they have the best
Outside Starkeberg’s premises: service and the best knowledge.” According to Tilo, there is also increased potential
Tilo Leipnitz (right) with driver Sven Wunderlich and Roland Köhler, mechanic. for TerraGator machines in the application of
The firm started selling Challenger machines in biogas residue when it is recycled back to
2004. “We have a lot of big customers who wanted arable land.
big tractors and more traction,” continues Tilo, who
runs the company in partnership with his nephew, With two locations in Starkenberg and Balgstädt,
Adrian. “The Challenger tracked machines fulfilled LKS employs 30 people including 12 service
all these wishes which is why we have been so mechanics. They also run a contracting business
successful with them.” supplying tillage, seeding, harvesting, silage and
baling services.

“Our employees came up with the company

strapline ‘Performance, Know-how, Assurance’
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is as accurate and current as possible.
which is why they support it completely,” Tilo However, inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and details of the specifications may be changed at any time without
notice. Therefore, all specifications should be confirmed with your Challenger Dealer or Distributor prior to any purchase.
says. “The combination of reliable products and
dedicated people makes for a good business.” Visit the Challenger Site: www.challenger-ag.com or for Challenger Merchandise: www.challengerstore.com

LKS will continue to pursue its highly-successful

specialist role and focus strongly on a select range Cat®, Caterpillar® and Challenger® are registered trademarks of
of products. As Tilo comments, in this case, less is Caterpillar Inc. and are used under licence by AGCO.
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most definitely more!

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 Smart Machines. Serious Results.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is as accurate and current as possible.
However, inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and details of the specifications may be changed at any time without
notice. Therefore, all specifications should be confirmed with your Challenger Dealer or Distributor prior to any purchase.

Visit the Challenger Site: www.challenger-ag.com or for Challenger Merchandise: www.challengerstore.com

Cat®, Caterpillar® and Challenger® are registered trademarks of

Caterpillar Inc. and are used under licence by AGCO.
2011 © AGCO Corporation | 15231/ 0911

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