Compare/Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT855

Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT855

Verdict: Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT855

The Challenger 1050 and the Challenger MT855 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1050 leads on rated power with 453 hp against 450 hp. Challenger 1050 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 18,597 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 1050 is the newer design (2017 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger 1050 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT855 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

453 hp

450 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

1050 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

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Engine

385.5 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

14.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

137 x 165 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

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Power

385.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

1,700 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

802.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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335.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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258.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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335.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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15.8:1Reference

Max power

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258.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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299.3 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

337.8 kWReference

278.9 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

IVNReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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337.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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264.9 LReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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223.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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319.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

18597 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

675 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

360 cmReference

Height (cab)

344 cmReference

350 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

47 cmReference

Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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352 cmReference

Gauge

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228 to 325 cmReference

Shipping

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18597 kgReference

Ballasted

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22680 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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160Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite forward and reverseReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

264.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Fuel

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1249.0 LReference

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

Power

Max Power

517 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

453 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

load sensingReference

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Remote Valves

up to 6 valvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

CategorY IV/IVNReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

356.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

300.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

14,847.9 kgReference

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Rear Axle Length

300 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

750/75R46 AgReference

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Rear wheel tread range

199.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

650/65R38 AgReference

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Front Wheel tread range

210.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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MT855 Serial Numbers

2002

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BACC20000Reference

2003

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BCC30000Reference

2004

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BCC40000Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference

Challenger MT855 Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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85.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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19413 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.