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Challenger MT855C vs Challenger MT865
Verdict: Challenger MT855C vs Challenger MT865
The Challenger MT855C and the Challenger MT865 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT865 leads on rated power with 500 hp against 475 hp. Challenger MT855C is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT865 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
475 hp
500 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
speed sensitive differentialReference
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Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1154.4 LReference
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Engine (gross)
354.2 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
267.1 kWReference
282.4 kWReference
Displacement
15.1 LReference
15.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 171 mmReference
140 x 171 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier 2Reference
Power (gross)
354.2 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Fuel system
mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
267.1 kWReference
282.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
307.4 kWReference
331.2 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,100 rpmReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
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Bore and stroke
5.4x6.75 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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15.5:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
CaterpillarReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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forward and reverse options
Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference
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Track Drive type
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
287.1 kWReference
310.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
346.9 kWReference
390.4 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
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SCV flow
136.3 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
IVNReference
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
366.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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264.9 LReference
Rear valves
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4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
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223.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
18597 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Length
685 cmReference
675 cmReference
Height (cab)
350 cmReference
350 cmReference
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
228 to 325 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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352 cmReference
Ground clearance
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47 cmReference
Shipping
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18597 kgReference
Ballasted
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22680 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
160Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
4Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
1,000 ccaReference
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Challenger MT855C Tracks
Width
360 cmReference
360 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
90.5 l/hourReference
101.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
19034 kgReference
19601 kgReference
Capacities
Capacity
923 ciReference
264.9 LReference
Fuel
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1249.0 LReference
Max capacity
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27216 kgReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valvesReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
59 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
4 to 6 valvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IVN | IVReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
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PTO
PTO Power
385 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
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Steering type
speed sensitive differentialReference
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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
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Track width
91.4 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AVAILABLEReference
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Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
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MT865 Serial Numbers
2002
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BDS20000Reference
2003
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BDS30000Reference
2004
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BDS40000Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference
Challenger MT865 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.