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Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT965C

Verdict: Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT965C

The Challenger MT743 and the Challenger MT965C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT965C leads on rated power with 440 hp against 425 hp. Challenger MT743 is the lighter machine (15,169 kg vs 18,038 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT965C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT743 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT965C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT743 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 MT743 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT965C Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
425 hp
440 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 3.47KPHReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
972.7 LReference
1476.2 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
79.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
316.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
233.5 kWReference
331.7 kWReference
Displacement
9.8 LReference
18.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 145 mmReference
145 x 183 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
316.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
2100Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Max power
233.5 kWReference
331.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
278.4 kWReference
328.3 kWReference
Engine
391.5 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Power
391.5 kWReference
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
5.71x7.2 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Accu-VTReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Powershift -16F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
Track Drive type
inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
249.1 kWReference
316.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
281.1 kWReference
374.1 kWReference
Type
infinitely-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
439.1 lpmReference
136.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
IVReference
Rear lift
8618 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
280.3 kWReference
356.8 kWReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
15169 kgReference
18038 kgReference
Max weight
18597 kgReference
27216 kgReference
Front axle
BarReference
144 by 2997 mmReference
Gauge
182 to 304 cmReference
Wheelbase
394 cmReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
480/80R46Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Length
756 cmReference
Width
508 cmReference
Height (cab)
383 cmReference
Shipping weight
18038 kgReference
Bar rear axle
144 by 2997 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
74.9 l/hourReference
108.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
16443 kgReference
23730 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
Rear Axle Type
Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Front Axle Type
Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
Capacities
Capacity
1,106 ciReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valveReference
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
425 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
383.5 cmReference
Overall Length
756.9 cmReference
Overall Width
508 cmReference
Overall weight
18,038 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
Articulated powerReference

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