Claas Challenger

Coolant capacity & service interval

Claas Challenger coolant capacity ranges from 32 to 32,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10 hours and changes at 2000 hours or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Challenger 35 (1998-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
Challenger 45 (1998-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
Challenger 55 (1998-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Claas Challenger 35 (1998-2002) cooling system holds 32 liters, while the Challenger 45 and 55 of the same period each hold 32.6 liters, marking a small but distinct capacity difference between the smaller and larger models.
  • The Challenger 45 and Challenger 55 share an identical cooling system capacity of 32.6 liters, indicating a common engine cooling architecture across those two configurations despite their differing model designations.
  • All three models specify a coolant level check interval of every 10 hours under normal use conditions, reflecting the frequency at which the cooling system requires visual inspection during regular operation.
  • The coolant change interval across all three models is set at 2000 hours or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, meaning both an operational hour threshold and a calendar-based limit apply simultaneously.
  • The 24-month calendar interval on coolant changes means a machine with low annual hours would still require a coolant change within two years of the previous service, regardless of how few hours have accumulated.