Compare/Challenger MT455B vs Challenger MT465

Challenger MT455B vs Challenger MT465

Verdict: Challenger MT455B vs Challenger MT465

The Challenger MT455B and the Challenger MT465 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT465 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 80 hp. Challenger MT465 is the lighter machine (6,914 kg vs 8,885 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT455B holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 110.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT455B is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT465 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT455B 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

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four power shift gears in four ranges.Reference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

151.4 LReference

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Engine

70.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

49.8 kWReference

48.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

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Power

70.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

49.8 kWReference

48.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

59.8 kWReference

63.3 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Bore and stroke

4.134x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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189.2 LReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Autopower IVReference

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Type

four speed power shiftReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

AutoPower IV : 16 F and 16 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.7 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

61.6 kWReference

64.7 kWReference

ROPS Type

open centerReference

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Cab Type

closed center load sensingReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

210.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

electronic top-link draft controlReference

electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3304 kgReference

2812 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizers and link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

61.5 kWReference

64.7 kWReference

SCV flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

246 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

4284 kgReference

6914 to 8287 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

420/70R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

14.9R28 (4WD)Reference

420/70R28Reference

Ag rear

18.4R38Reference

2WD Length

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416 cmReference

4WD Length

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408 cmReference

Width

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195 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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200 cmReference

Height (cab)

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256 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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3136 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3386 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3508 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3758 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

775 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

3957 kgReference

4159 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear Axle Type

FlangeReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

FranceReference

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Capacities

Capacity

268 ciReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 ValvesReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft sensingReference

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PTO

PTO Power

85 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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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

275.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

426 cmReference

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Overall Width

255 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag : 420/85R30 | 420/85R30Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag : 9.5L-15 | 280/85R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

52.2 to 80 InchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.