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Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT855C
Verdict: Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT855C
The Challenger MT855B 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 460 hp. Challenger MT855C is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT855C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT855B 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
460 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
Fuel tank
1249.0 LReference
1154.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
343.0 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
267.1 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Displacement
15.2 LReference
15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 172 mmReference
137 x 171 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Power (gross)
343.0 kWReference
354.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1929.6 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
267.1 kWReference
267.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
307.4 kWReference
307.4 kWReference
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
Cat PowershiftReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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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)
287.1 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
346.9 kWReference
346.9 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
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Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
223.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/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
331.2 kWReference
331.2 kWReference
Valves
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4 to 6Reference
SCV flow
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136.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
18597 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Length
675 cmReference
685 cmReference
Height
350 cmReference
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Shipping weight
18597 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Max weight
22680 kgReference
22680 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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350 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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36 cmReference
Gauge
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228 to 325 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
185Reference
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery options
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4Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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1,000 ccaReference
Challenger MT855B Tracks
Width
357 cmReference
360 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
90.5 l/hourReference
90.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
19034 kgReference
19034 kgReference
Challenger MT855C Tracks
Capacities
Capacity
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923 ciReference
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.