Compare/Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955C

Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955C

Verdict: Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955C

The Challenger MT845B and the Challenger MT955C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT955C leads on rated power with 405 hp against 400 hp. Challenger MT955C is the lighter machine (17,811 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 MT955C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT955C is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT955C 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

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

400 hp

405 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

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1249.0 LReference

1476.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

298.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

233.6 kWReference

297.9 kWReference

Displacement

15.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 172 mmReference

137 x 171 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

298.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1929.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

233.6 kWReference

297.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

268.1 kWReference

301.8 kWReference

Engine

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354.2 kWReference

Power

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354.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIIReference

Bore and stroke

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5.4x6.75 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Cat PowershiftReference

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Powershift -16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

249.8 kWReference

287.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

300.0 kWReference

336.4 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IVNReference

IVReference

Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

288.6 kWReference

324.1 kWReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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136.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

394 cmReference

Weight

41000 to 43075 poundsReference

17811 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

756 cmReference

Height

350 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Shipping

18597 kgReference

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Operating

19538 kgReference

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Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Ag front

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480/80R46Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Height (cab)

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383 cmReference

Shipping weight

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17811 kgReference

Max weight

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24494 kgReference

Front axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

185Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 CCAReference

Challenger MT845B Tracks

Width

357 cmReference

487 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

22680 kgReference

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Capacity

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923 ciReference

Test results

Fuel use

89.3 l/hourReference

97.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

19292 kgReference

23212 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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59 gpmReference

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 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IVN, IVReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

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385 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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383.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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756.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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487.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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17,810.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

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.