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Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT665

Verdict: Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT665

The Challenger 55 and the Challenger MT665 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT665 leads on rated power with 227 hp against 225 hp. Challenger MT665 is the lighter machine (9,752 kg vs 11,793 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 55 holds more fuel (473.1 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT665 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger MT665 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 55 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 55 Tractor
Challenger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT665 Tractor
Challenger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
225 hp
227 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
473.1 LReference
454.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
142.4 kWReference
Displacement
7.2 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 127 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
32.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
136.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.0:1Reference
Max power
136.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
168.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
208.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIIReference
Control
draft controlReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
1000@2091Reference
PTO (tested)
178.5 kWReference
Total flow
147.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8935 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
172.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
218 cmReference
307 cmReference
Weight
11793 kgReference
9752 kgReference
Length
535 cmReference
515 cmReference
Height (cab)
304 cmReference
307 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Gauge
152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference
Front tire
600/70R28Reference
Rear tire
650/85R38Reference
Ag front
600/70R28Reference
Ag rear
650/85R38Reference
Shipping weight
9752 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Challenger 55 Tracks
Width
231 cmReference
249 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
55.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
9491 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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