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Challenger MT856 vs Challenger MT875B

Verdict: Challenger MT856 vs Challenger MT875B

The Challenger MT856 and the Challenger MT875B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT875B leads on rated power with 570 hp against 557 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 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT875B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT856 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 MT856 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT875B Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
557 hp
570 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
1156 Vario MT
similar Fendt modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1324.8 LReference
1249.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
135.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
415.0 kWReference
425.0 kWReference
Displacement
15.3 LReference
18.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
138 x 170 mmReference
145 x 183 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
415.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
1730Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2699.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1450Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil change
500 hReference
Drawbar (tested)
321.4 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Power (gross)
425.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Max power
321.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Accu-VTReference
Cat PowershiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 8Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
439.8 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000/1000EReference
PTO (claimed)
316.9 kWReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
19051 kgReference
19141 kgReference
Length
675 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
294 cmReference
357 cmReference
Height
375 cmReference
350 cmReference
Max weight
26762 kgReference
22680 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
36 cmReference
Gauge
223 to 325 cmReference
Shipping weight
19141 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
325Reference
185Reference
Batteries
3Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Challenger MT875B Tracks
Test results
Fuel use
106.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
19121 kgReference

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.

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