Compare/Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT965C

Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT965C

Verdict: Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT965C

The Challenger MT855B and the Challenger MT965C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT855B leads on rated power with 460 hp against 440 hp. Challenger MT965C is the lighter machine (18,038 kg vs 18,597 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT965C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT965C is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT855B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT965C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

460 hp

440 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)

343.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

267.1 kWReference

331.7 kWReference

Displacement

15.2 LReference

18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 172 mmReference

145 x 183 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

343.0 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

267.1 kWReference

331.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

307.4 kWReference

328.3 kWReference

Engine

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391.5 kWReference

Power

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391.5 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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5.71x7.2 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Cat PowershiftReference

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

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)

287.1 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

346.9 kWReference

374.1 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

331.2 kWReference

356.8 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

18597 kgReference

18038 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

756 cmReference

Height

350 cmReference

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Shipping weight

18597 kgReference

18038 kgReference

Max weight

22680 kgReference

27216 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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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

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 MT855B Tracks

Width

357 cmReference

508 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

90.5 l/hourReference

108.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

19034 kgReference

23730 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

Capacities

Capacity

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1,106 ciReference

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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425 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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508 cmReference

Overall weight

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18,038 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.