Compare/Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT965E

Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT965E

Verdict: Challenger MT743 vs Challenger MT965E

The Challenger MT743 and the Challenger MT965E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 425 hp. Challenger MT743 is the lighter machine (15,169 kg vs 21,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT965E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT743 is the newer design (2018 vs 2014). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

425 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 3.47KPHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

972.7 LReference

1514.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

79.5 LReference

196.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

316.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

233.5 kWReference

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Displacement

9.8 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

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Rated Power (gross)

316.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

1900Reference

Starter type

electricReference

Max power

233.5 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

278.4 kWReference

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Engine

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410.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reductionReference

Power

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410.1 kWReference

Maximum Power

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440.7 kWReference

Torque

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2599.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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12 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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1,900 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV || selective catalytic reductionReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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869.5 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Accu-VTReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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16 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

249.1 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

281.1 kWReference

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Type

infinitely-variable transmissionReference

power shiftReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

439.1 lpmReference

321.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IVNReference

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Rear lift

8618 kgReference

8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

280.3 kWReference

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Pressure

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200.0 barReference

SCV flow

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140.0 lpmReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Weight

15169 kgReference

21546 kgReference

Max weight

18597 kgReference

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Front axle

BarReference

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Gauge

182 to 304 cmReference

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Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 710/70R42. Rear: 710/70R42Reference

Rear axle

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144 mmReference

Shipping

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21546 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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4536 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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300Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery options

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4Reference

Test results

Fuel use

74.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

16443 kgReference

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Capacities

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

Capacity

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1,025 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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196.8 LReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 5Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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12,500 IbsReference

Rear Axle Type

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14.5 cmReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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48 valvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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591 hpReference

Rated Power

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550 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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425 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

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21,545.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42 AgReference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42 agReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.