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Challenger 75D vs Challenger MT835
Verdict: Challenger 75D vs Challenger MT835
The Challenger 75D and the Challenger MT835 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT835 leads on rated power with 340 hp against 330 hp. Challenger 75D is the lighter machine (16,202 kg vs 18,144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT835 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger MT835 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 75D 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
330 hp
340 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
246.1 kWReference
253.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
179.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
189.8 kWReference
196.3 kWReference
Displacement
10.3 LReference
11.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 140 mmReference
130 x 150 mmReference
Power (gross)
246.1 kWReference
253.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
56.8 LReference
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Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
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Max power
189.8 kWReference
196.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
212.0 kWReference
227.6 kWReference
Compression
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16.0:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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CaterpillarReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
212.5 kWReference
205.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
224.1 kWReference
266.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
109.8 LReference
264.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
109.8 LReference
264.9 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4Reference
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Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
223.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IV/IIIReference
IVNReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
5579 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2050Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
218.2 kWReference
244.9 kWReference
Rear valves
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4 to 6Reference
SCV flow
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113.6 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
768.4 LReference
1249.0 LReference
Max capacity
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27216 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
16202 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Length
589 cmReference
675 cmReference
Height (cab)
325 cmReference
350 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
365 cmReference
352 cmReference
Operating weight
16202 kgReference
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Gauge
228 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Ground clearance
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47 cmReference
Shipping
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18144 kgReference
Ballasted
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22680 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
145Reference
160Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Challenger 75D Tracks
Width
304 cmReference
360 cmReference
Length on ground
272 cmReference
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Area on ground
4.8 m²Reference
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Ground pressure
0.3 barReference
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Test results
Fuel use
59.8 l/hourReference
64.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
15767 kgReference
91 kgReference
MT835 Serial Numbers
2002
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BAM20000Reference
2003
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BAM30000Reference
2004
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BAM40000Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference
Challenger MT835 Tracks
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.