Compare/Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT865C

Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT865C

Verdict: Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT865C

The Challenger MT865 and the Challenger MT865C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT865C leads on rated power with 525 hp against 500 hp. Challenger MT865 is the lighter machine (18,597 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 MT865C is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT865C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT865 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

500 hp

525 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

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speed sensitive differentialReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

372.9 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

282.4 kWReference

305.5 kWReference

Displacement

15.8 LReference

18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 171 mmReference

145 x 183 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

372.9 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

282.4 kWReference

305.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

331.2 kWReference

350.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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1249.0 LReference

Fuel system

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mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

Starter

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electricReference

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

CaterpillarReference

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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

PTO (claimed)

310.2 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

390.4 kWReference

398.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

264.9 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

264.9 LReference

1,106 ciReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Pump flow

223.3 lpmReference

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SCV flow

113.6 lpmReference

136.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVNReference

IVReference

Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

366.1 kWReference

383.0 kWReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

1249.0 LReference

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Max capacity

27216 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

Weight

18597 kgReference

19141 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

685 cmReference

Height (cab)

350 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

352 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

Shipping

18597 kgReference

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Ballasted

22680 kgReference

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Shipping weight

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19141 kgReference

Max weight

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22680 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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36 cmReference

MT865 Serial Numbers

2002

BDS20000Reference

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2003

BDS30000Reference

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2004

BDS40000Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

160Reference

185Reference

Batteries

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 MT865 Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

101.4 l/hourReference

109.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

19601 kgReference

19343 kgReference

Challenger MT865C Tracks

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.