Compare/Challenger MT855E vs Challenger MT865B

Challenger MT855E vs Challenger MT865B

Verdict: Challenger MT855E vs Challenger MT865B

The Challenger MT855E and the Challenger MT865B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT865B leads on rated power with 510 hp against 490 hp. Challenger MT865B is the lighter machine (19,141 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 is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT865B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT855E 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

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

490 hp

510 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

power differentialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1249.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

115.4 LReference

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Engine (gross)

365.4 kWReference

380.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

268.7 kWReference

291.7 kWReference

Displacement

16.8 LReference

18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

145 x 183 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power (gross)

365.4 kWReference

380.3 kWReference

Maximum Power

394.5 kWReference

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Torque

2359.4 NmReference

2488.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1251Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

268.7 kWReference

291.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

305.1 kWReference

339.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

12 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

789.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.370x5.709 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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16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Transmission

CaterpillarReference

Cat PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Caterpillar - 16R and 4RReference

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Track Drive type

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

298.3 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

338.2 kWReference

405.5 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

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Pump flow

321.7 lpmReference

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SCV flow

136.3 lpmReference

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Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Drawbar

Cat. 5Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

331.4 kWReference

374.5 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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III/IVNReference

Dimensions

Weight

19321 kgReference

19141 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

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Shipping

19321 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

5670 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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299 cmReference

Length

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675 cmReference

Height

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350 cmReference

Shipping weight

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19141 kgReference

Max weight

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22680 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

300 (2x 150)Reference

185Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,000 CCAReference

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Challenger MT855E Tracks

Width

91 cmReference

357 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

25362 kgReference

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Capacity

1,027.5 ciReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

115.5 LReference

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Test results

Fuel use

98.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

20483 kgReference

18992 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Drawbar category

Cat. 4, Cat. 5Reference

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Front Axle Type

BarReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

48 valveReference

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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 maximum lift capacity

8,845 kgReference

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Power

Rated Power

490 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

400 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

19,321.2 kgReference

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Track width

91.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard with air-conditioningReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

power differentialReference

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Challenger MT865B 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.