Compare/Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT975C

Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT975C

Verdict: Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT975C

The Challenger MT865 and the Challenger MT975C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT975C leads on rated power with 518 hp against 500 hp. Challenger MT975C is the lighter machine (18,038 kg vs 18,597 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT975C is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT975C 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

518 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 5 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

372.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

282.4 kWReference

390.0 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

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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

390.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

331.2 kWReference

386.4 kWReference

Fuel tank

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1476.2 LReference

Engine

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436.2 kWReference

Power

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436.2 kWReference

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

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Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Powershift -16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

310.2 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

390.4 kWReference

436.0 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

136.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVNReference

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Rear lift

8845 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

366.1 kWReference

411.9 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

394 cmReference

Weight

18597 kgReference

18038 kgReference

Length

675 cmReference

756 cmReference

Height (cab)

350 cmReference

383 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

352 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

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Shipping

18597 kgReference

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Ballasted

22680 kgReference

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Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Ag front

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480/80R46Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Shipping weight

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18038 kgReference

Max weight

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27216 kgReference

Front axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

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

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 CCAReference

Challenger MT865 Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

508 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

101.4 l/hourReference

126.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

19601 kgReference

20905 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

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

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

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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383.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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756.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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508 cmReference

Overall weight

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18,038 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

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.