Challenge Champion 370 TC: 37" Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

Challenge Champion 370 TC: 37″ Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

The widest cut in the Challenge Champion line, with TC touch control, powered backgauge, electronic clamp-pressure control, and heavy-duty cast-iron and steel construction.

The Challenge Champion 370 TC sits at the top of Challenge Machinery's hydraulic guillotine range. At 37 inches (940 mm), it is the widest cut Challenge offers, a full step up from the Champion 305 TC at 30.5 inches. It is built for commercial print shops and binderies trimming large-format sheets, book blocks, labels, and thick-media stacks at production volume, day after day.

Control runs through a 10.5" TC color touchscreen with fully programmable, menu-driven operation. Hydraulic cutting and clamping pair with a powered backgauge, and electronic clamp-pressure control can be programmed per cut, protecting soft stocks while still holding heavy stacks firmly. Operators enter dimensions in fractions, decimals, or metric, with automatic fraction-to-decimal conversion. An LED cut-line indicator shows exactly where the knife will land, a table-slot closure device keeps small work from slipping, and an optional air table floats heavy lifts across the bed. Job programs import over USB with .csv recognition, repeat and loop commands speed standing work, and a barcode reader is available for shops running automated job tickets. UHMW adjustable knife-bar gibs and a cast-iron and steel frame are what make a cutter this size hold accuracy for decades.

The safety package is complete: UL/cUL listed, conforming to CE and ANSI B65.3, with a light-beam safety curtain, two-hand timed non-repeat cut buttons, a knife safety latch, and a covered rear table with see-through panels. The Champion 370 TC is a quote-only machine; Mid-State Litho, the authorized Challenge dealer for Michigan and the Great Lakes region, will spec freight, rigging, installation, and operator training with your quote. Contact our team to start, or compare the full range of hydraulic paper cutters we carry.

Safety Features

• UL/cUL listed; conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3
• Light-beam safety curtain; two-hand timed, non-repeat cut buttons
• Knife safety latch; rear table cover with see-through panels
• Self-diagnostics and error indication; optional ergo-touch buttons

Applications

Large-format commercial print, book blocks, labels & sheet division, wide-format finishing, brochures & sell sheets, and thick-media stack cutting.

Benefits

• Fast setups and repeatable accuracy with TC programming
• Reduced waste via per-cut clamp-pressure control
• Operator confidence and safety with light curtain & dual-button cut
• Heavy-duty build for long, low-maintenance service life

Where the Champion 370 TC Fits in the Challenge Cutter Line

Challenge Machinery builds hydraulic cutters at every production tier, and buyers typically move up the range as sheet width and daily volume grow. The Champ 150 (15") and Champ 185 (18.5") cover entry and mid-level hydraulic cutting. The Titan series steps into daily production work: the Titan 200 Pro (20"), Titan 230 Pro (23"), and Titan 265 TC (26.5"). At the top sit the two TC-controlled flagship models: the Champion 305 TC (30.5") and the Champion 370 TC (37"), the widest cut Challenge offers.

The 370 TC is for shops trimming the largest stock at the highest volumes. If your sheet sizes top out smaller, the 305 TC runs the same TC control platform in a 30.5" frame, and our Challenge paper cutters and other guillotine cutters cover every width below that, including electric paper cutters for lighter duty.

Why Buy the Champion 370 TC from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer, family-owned and Michigan-based since 1984, serving the Great Lakes region. A production hydraulic cutter lives or dies on service: our factory-trained technicians handle installation and operator training on a machine of this size, and our in-house knife sharpening keeps a 37" blade cutting clean without long OEM turnaround. Equipment financing and leasing are available, and our service team covers Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana on-site. The Champion 370 TC is sold by quote: request a quote or call 1-800-343-4231.

Frequently Asked Questions - Challenge Champion 370 TC

What is the maximum cut width of the Challenge Champion 370 TC?

The Champion 370 TC cuts up to 37 inches (940 mm), the widest cut width in the Challenge Machinery line.

Is the Champion 370 TC programmable?

Yes. The 370 TC uses Challenge's 10.5-inch TC color touchscreen with fully programmable, menu-driven control, including programmable clamp pressure per cut, USB program import, and repeat and loop commands.

How is the Champion 370 TC priced and purchased?

The Champion 370 TC is sold on a quote basis. Contact Mid-State Litho for a quote covering the machine, freight, rigging, installation, and operator training.

Does Mid-State Litho install and service the Champion 370 TC?

Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer with factory-trained technicians providing installation, operator training, and on-site service across Michigan and the Great Lakes region, plus in-house knife sharpening.

How does the Champion 370 TC compare to the Champion 305 TC?

Both run the same TC touchscreen control platform. The difference is capacity: the 370 TC cuts 37 inches versus the 305 TC's 30.5 inches, making the 370 TC the choice for larger-format sheets and higher-volume work.