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Challenger MT845E vs Challenger MT855C
Verdict: Challenger MT845E vs Challenger MT855C
The Challenger MT845E and the Challenger MT855C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT855C leads on rated power with 475 hp against 450 hp. Challenger MT855C is the lighter machine (18,597 kg vs 19,321 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT845E holds more fuel (1249.0 L vs 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT845E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT855C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT845E 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
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Fit score
Best match
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Challenger
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Fit score
Best match
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Rated power
450 hp
475 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
power differentialReference
speed sensitive differentialReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1249.0 LReference
1154.4 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
115.4 LReference
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Engine (gross)
335.6 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
241.8 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Displacement
16.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 145 mmReference
137 x 171 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
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Power (gross)
335.6 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Maximum Power
362.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2175.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
241.8 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
275.7 kWReference
307.4 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
12 cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
2,100 rpmReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Tier IIIReference
Engine torque at rated speed
727.6 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
4.370x5.709 inchesReference
5.4x6.75 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel system
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mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
CaterpillarReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Caterpillar - 16R and 4RReference
Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference
Track Drive type
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
272.2 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
314.4 kWReference
346.9 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
321.7 lpmReference
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SCV flow
136.3 lpmReference
136.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
8845 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. 5Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
314.4 kWReference
331.2 kWReference
Total flow
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223.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IVReference
Dimensions
Weight
19321 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Front axle
BarReference
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Gauge
228 to 325 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Shipping
19321 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
5670 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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299 cmReference
Length
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685 cmReference
Height (cab)
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350 cmReference
Shipping weight
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18597 kgReference
Max weight
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22680 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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36 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
300 (2x 150)Reference
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
4Reference
4Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 CCAReference
1,000 ccaReference
Challenger MT845E Tracks
Width
91 cmReference
360 cmReference
Capacities
Max capacity
25362 kgReference
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Capacity
1,027.5 ciReference
923 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
115.5 LReference
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Test results
Fuel use
90.1 l/hourReference
90.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
20492 kgReference
19034 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
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Drawbar category
Cat. 4, Cat. 5Reference
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Front Axle Type
BarReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
48 valveReference
24 valvesReference
Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure flow compensatedReference
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
4 to 6 valvesReference
4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
8,845 kgReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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59 gpmReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category III/IVN | IVReference
Power
Rated Power
450 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
365 hpReference
385 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall weight
19,321.2 kgReference
18,597.3 kgReference
Track width
91.4 cmReference
91.4 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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350.8 cmReference
Overall Length
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685.8 cmReference
Overall Width
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360.2 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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36.6 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
TrueReference
AVAILABLEReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Cab standard with air-conditioningReference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
power differentialReference
speed sensitive differentialReference
Brakes
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hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
Challenger MT855C 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.