Compare/Challenger MT856 vs Challenger MT865C

Challenger MT856 vs Challenger MT865C

Verdict: Challenger MT856 vs Challenger MT865C

The Challenger MT856 and the Challenger MT865C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT856 leads on rated power with 557 hp against 525 hp. Challenger MT856 is the lighter machine (19,051 kg vs 19,141 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT856 holds more fuel (1324.8 L vs 1249.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT856 is the newer design (2021 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT856 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT865C 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

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Challenger

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Best match

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Rated power

557 hp

525 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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speed sensitive differentialReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

1156 Vario MT

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1324.8 LReference

1249.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

135.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

415.0 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Displacement

15.3 LReference

18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

138 x 170 mmReference

145 x 183 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

415.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1730Reference

2100Reference

Torque

2699.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1450Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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305.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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391.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

Max power

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305.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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350.7 kWReference

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

Accu-VTReference

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and 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

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 8Reference

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Pump flow

439.8 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000/1000EReference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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398.1 kWReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

SCV flow

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136.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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383.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

Weight

19051 kgReference

19141 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

685 cmReference

Width

294 cmReference

360 cmReference

Height

375 cmReference

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Max weight

26762 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Gauge

223 to 325 cmReference

228 to 325 cmReference

Height (cab)

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350 cmReference

Shipping weight

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19141 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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36 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

325Reference

185Reference

Batteries

3Reference

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery options

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4Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 ccaReference

Challenger MT865C Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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109.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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19343 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

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1,106 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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425 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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19,141.6 kgReference

Track width

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91.4 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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standard with air-conditioningReference

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.