Compare/Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955E

Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955E

Verdict: Challenger MT845B vs Challenger MT955E

The Challenger MT845B and the Challenger MT955E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 400 hp. Challenger MT955E is the lighter machine (21,546 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 MT955E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT955E is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). 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

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

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

1249.0 LReference

1514.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

298.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

233.6 kWReference

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Displacement

15.2 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 172 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IVReference

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

1900Reference

Torque

1929.6 NmReference

2359.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1500Reference

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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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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196.8 LReference

Engine

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372.9 kWReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reductionReference

Power

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372.9 kWReference

Maximum Power

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399.7 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

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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789.3 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Cat PowershiftReference

CaterpillarReference

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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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)

249.8 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

300.0 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IVNReference

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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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Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

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140.0 lpmReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

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Weight

41000 to 43075 poundsReference

21546 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

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Height

350 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Shipping

18597 kgReference

21546 kgReference

Operating

19538 kgReference

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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

Max Drawbar

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4536 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

185Reference

300Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery options

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4Reference

Challenger MT845B Tracks

Width

357 cmReference

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Capacities

Max capacity

22680 kgReference

24494 kgReference

Capacity

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1,025 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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196.8 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

89.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

19292 kgReference

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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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536 hpReference

Rated Power

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500 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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400 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

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.