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Challenger MT740 vs Challenger MT835C

Verdict: Challenger MT740 vs Challenger MT835C

The Challenger MT740 and the Challenger MT835C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT835C leads on rated power with 410 hp against 400 hp. Challenger MT740 is the lighter machine (15,169 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 MT835C holds more fuel (1154.4 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT740 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT835C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT740 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 MT740 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT835C Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
400 hp
410 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 3.49KPHReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
speed sensitive differentialReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
972.7 LReference
1154.4 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
79.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
298.3 kWReference
305.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
218.5 kWReference
233.6 kWReference
Displacement
9.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 145 mmReference
137 x 171 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
298.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
2100Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Max power
218.5 kWReference
233.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
257.5 kWReference
268.1 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Power (gross)
305.7 kWReference
Fuel system
mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 rpmReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
Bore and stroke
5.4x6.75 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Accu-VTReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference
Track Drive type
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
231.2 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
261.7 kWReference
300.0 kWReference
Type
infinitely-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
439.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
IVReference
Rear lift
8618 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
260.6 kWReference
288.6 kWReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
SCV flow
136.3 lpmReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
15169 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Max weight
18597 kgReference
22680 kgReference
Front axle
BarReference
Gauge
182 to 304 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
Length
685 cmReference
Height (cab)
350 cmReference
Shipping weight
18597 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery options
4Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 ccaReference
Test results
Fuel use
69.6 l/hourReference
89.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
15441 kgReference
19292 kgReference
Challenger MT835C Tracks
Width
360 cmReference
Capacities
Capacity
923 ciReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valvesReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
59 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IVN | IVReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
335 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
Steering type
speed sensitive differentialReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
350.8 cmReference
Overall Length
685.8 cmReference
Overall Width
360.2 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
36.6 cmReference
Overall weight
18,597.3 kgReference
Track width
91.4 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AVAILABLEReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference

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