Compare/Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT965E

Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT965E

Verdict: Challenger MT835C vs Challenger MT965E

The Challenger MT835C and the Challenger MT965E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT965E leads on rated power with 425 hp against 410 hp. Challenger MT835C is the lighter machine (18,597 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 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT965E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT965E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT835C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

410 hp

425 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

speed sensitive differentialReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1154.4 LReference

1514.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

305.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

233.6 kWReference

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Displacement

15.1 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 171 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

305.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

233.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

268.1 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

12 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

1,900 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

Tier IV || selective catalytic reductionReference

Bore and stroke

5.4x6.75 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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196.8 LReference

Engine

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410.1 kWReference

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

Starter type

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electricReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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869.5 kgReference

Transmission

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference

16 F and 4 RReference

Track Drive type

4WDReference

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Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

249.8 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

300.0 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

SCV flow

136.3 lpmReference

140.0 lpmReference

Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

288.6 kWReference

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Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

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Weight

18597 kgReference

21546 kgReference

Length

685 cmReference

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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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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

185Reference

300Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

Total cold cranking amps

1,000 ccaReference

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Challenger MT835C Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

89.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

19292 kgReference

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Capacities

Capacity

923 ciReference

1,025 ciReference

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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196.8 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valvesReference

48 valvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

59 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

4 to 6 valvesReference

4 to 6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IVN | IVReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

335 hpReference

425 hpReference

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

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

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discs brakesReference

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

speed sensitive differentialReference

Articulated powerReference

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

21,545.6 kgReference

Track width

91.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AVAILABLEReference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

Power

Max Power

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591 hpReference

Rated Power

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550 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42 AgReference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42 agReference

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.