Compare/Challenger MT855C vs Challenger MT855E

Challenger MT855C vs Challenger MT855E

Verdict: Challenger MT855C vs Challenger MT855E

The Challenger MT855C and the Challenger MT855E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT855E leads on rated power with 490 hp against 475 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 MT855E holds more fuel (1249.0 L vs 1154.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT855E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT855E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT855C 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

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

475 hp

490 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

Steering

speed sensitive differentialReference

power differentialReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1154.4 LReference

1249.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

354.2 kWReference

365.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

267.1 kWReference

268.7 kWReference

Displacement

15.1 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 171 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

354.2 kWReference

365.4 kWReference

Fuel system

mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

267.1 kWReference

268.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

307.4 kWReference

305.1 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

12 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

5.4x6.75 inchesReference

4.370x5.709 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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115.4 LReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Maximum Power

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394.5 kWReference

Torque

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2359.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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789.3 kgReference

Transmission

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference

Caterpillar - 16R and 4RReference

Track Drive type

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.1 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

346.9 kWReference

338.2 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

SCV flow

136.3 lpmReference

Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

331.2 kWReference

331.4 kWReference

Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 5Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

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Weight

18597 kgReference

19321 kgReference

Length

685 cmReference

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Height (cab)

350 cmReference

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Shipping weight

18597 kgReference

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Max weight

22680 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

Front axle

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BarReference

Shipping

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19321 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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5670 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

185Reference

300 (2x 150)Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

Total cold cranking amps

1,000 ccaReference

1,000 CCAReference

Challenger MT855C Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

91 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

90.5 l/hourReference

98.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

19034 kgReference

20483 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

923 ciReference

1,027.5 ciReference

Max capacity

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25362 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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115.5 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valvesReference

48 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

59 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

closed center pressure flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

4 to 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IVN | IVReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

385 hpReference

400 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 4, Cat. 5Reference

Front Axle Type

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BarReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discs brakesReference

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Steering type

speed sensitive differentialReference

power differentialReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

350.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

685.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

360.2 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

36.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

18,597.3 kgReference

19,321.2 kgReference

Track width

91.4 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AVAILABLEReference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard with air-conditioningReference

Challenger MT855E Tracks

Power

Rated Power

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490 hpReference

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.