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Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT855B

Verdict: Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT855B

The Challenger 1050 and the Challenger MT855B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT855B leads on rated power with 460 hp against 453 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 MT855B holds more fuel (1154.4 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1050 is the newer design (2017 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT855B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 1050 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 1050 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT855B Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
453 hp
460 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
1050 Vario
similar Fendt modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
799.8 LReference
1249.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
85.2 LReference
Engine
385.5 kWReference
Displacement
12.4 LReference
15.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
126 x 166 mmReference
137 x 172 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference
Power
385.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
500 hReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 CylinderReference
Rated engine speed
1,700 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference
Engine torque at rated speed
802.9 kgReference
Bore and stroke
4.96x6.54 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Engine (gross)
343.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
267.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
343.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Torque
1929.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
Max power
267.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
307.4 kWReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
337.8 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
Type
load sensingReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear Type
IVReference
III/IVNReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (tested)
346.9 kWReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
8845 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
331.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
329 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
14000 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Length
615 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
275 cmReference
357 cmReference
Height (cab)
344 cmReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
210 cmReference
Rear tread
199 cmReference
Height
350 cmReference
Shipping weight
18597 kgReference
Max weight
22680 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Transmission
Transmission
AccuDriveReference
Cat PowershiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
CVTReference
forward and reverse options
infinite forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
SCV control
JoystickReference
Country of manufacturer
GermanyReference
Capacities
Capacity
756.7 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
83.3 LReference
Power
Max Power
517 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
453 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
PowerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
load sensingReference
Remote Valves
up to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
CategorY IV/IVNReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
356.9 cmReference
Overall Width
300.2 cmReference
Overall weight
14,847.9 kgReference
Rear Axle Length
300 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
750/75R46 AgReference
Rear wheel tread range
199.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
650/65R38 AgReference
Front Wheel tread range
210.1 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Challenger MT855B Tracks
Test results
Fuel use
90.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
19034 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.

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