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Challenger MT855 vs Challenger MT855C
Verdict: Challenger MT855 vs Challenger MT855C
The Challenger MT855 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 newer design (2009 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT855C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT855 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
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
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speed sensitive differentialReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
335.6 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
258.6 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Displacement
14.6 LReference
15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 165 mmReference
137 x 171 mmReference
Power (gross)
335.6 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
15.8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
258.6 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
299.3 kWReference
307.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
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1154.4 LReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Fuel system
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mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference
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
Transmission
CaterpillarReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference
Track Drive type
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
278.9 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
337.3 kWReference
346.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
264.9 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
264.9 LReference
923 ciReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
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Pump flow
223.3 lpmReference
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SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
136.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVNReference
IVReference
Rear lift
8845 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
319.4 kWReference
331.2 kWReference
Valves
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4 to 6Reference
Total flow
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223.3 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
1249.0 LReference
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Max capacity
27216 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
18597 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Length
675 cmReference
685 cmReference
Height (cab)
350 cmReference
350 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
352 cmReference
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Ground clearance
47 cmReference
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Gauge
228 to 325 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Shipping
18597 kgReference
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Ballasted
22680 kgReference
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Shipping weight
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18597 kgReference
Max weight
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22680 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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36 cmReference
MT855 Serial Numbers
2002
BACC20000Reference
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2003
BCC30000Reference
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2004
BCC40000Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
160Reference
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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1000Reference
Battery options
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4Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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1,000 ccaReference
Challenger MT855 Tracks
Width
360 cmReference
360 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
85.5 l/hourReference
90.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
19413 kgReference
19034 kgReference
Challenger MT855C Tracks
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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24 valvesReference
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
General
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
Country of manufacturer
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USAReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
Steering type
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speed sensitive differentialReference
Dimensions & weight
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
Overall weight
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18,597.3 kgReference
Track width
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91.4 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AVAILABLEReference
Seat Suspension
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AvailableReference
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.