Compare/Challenger MT835 vs Challenger MT835B

Challenger MT835 vs Challenger MT835B

Verdict: Challenger MT835 vs Challenger MT835B

The Challenger MT835 and the Challenger MT835B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT835B leads on rated power with 350 hp against 340 hp. Challenger MT835 is the lighter machine (18,144 kg vs 41,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT835B is the newer design (2005 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT835B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT835 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

340 hp

350 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

253.5 kWReference

261.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

196.3 kWReference

206.1 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

15.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

137 x 172 mmReference

Power (gross)

253.5 kWReference

261.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.0:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

196.3 kWReference

206.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

227.6 kWReference

233.4 kWReference

Fuel tank

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1249.0 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Torque

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1709.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Transmission

CaterpillarReference

Cat PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

205.1 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

266.9 kWReference

270.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

264.9 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

264.9 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

223.3 lpmReference

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SCV flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVNReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

244.9 kWReference

254.2 kWReference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

1249.0 LReference

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Max capacity

27216 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

Weight

18144 kgReference

41000 to 43420 poundsReference

Length

675 cmReference

Height (cab)

350 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

352 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

36 cmReference

Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

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Shipping

18144 kgReference

18597 kgReference

Ballasted

22680 kgReference

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Height

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350 cmReference

MT835 Serial Numbers

2002

BAM20000Reference

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2003

BAM30000Reference

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2004

BAM40000Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

160Reference

185Reference

Batteries

3Reference

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Challenger MT835 Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

357 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

64.3 l/hourReference

76.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

91 kgReference

19278 kgReference

Challenger MT835B 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.