Compare/Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT845B

Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT845B

Verdict: Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT845B

The Challenger MT835C and the Challenger MT845B 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 MT835C is the lighter machine (18,597 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 MT835C is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT835C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT845B 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

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Rated power

410 hp

400 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

speed sensitive differentialReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1154.4 LReference

1249.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

305.7 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

233.6 kWReference

Displacement

15.1 LReference

15.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 171 mmReference

137 x 172 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

305.7 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

Fuel system

mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

233.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

268.1 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Bore and stroke

5.4x6.75 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Torque

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1929.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Cat PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference

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Track Drive type

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

249.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

300.0 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

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SCV flow

136.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

288.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

Weight

18597 kgReference

41000 to 43075 poundsReference

Length

685 cmReference

675 cmReference

Height (cab)

350 cmReference

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Shipping weight

18597 kgReference

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Max weight

22680 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

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Height

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350 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Shipping

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18597 kgReference

Operating

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19538 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

185Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,000 ccaReference

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Challenger MT835C Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

357 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

89.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

19292 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

923 ciReference

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Max capacity

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22680 kgReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valvesReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

59 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

4 to 6 valvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IVN | IVReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

8,845 kgReference

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PTO

PTO Power

335 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discs brakesReference

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Steering type

speed sensitive differentialReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

350.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

685.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

360.2 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

36.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

18,597.3 kgReference

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Track width

91.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AVAILABLEReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Challenger MT845B 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.