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Challenger MT865C vs Challenger MT865E
Verdict: Challenger MT865C vs Challenger MT865E
The Challenger MT865C and the Challenger MT865E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT865E leads on rated power with 540 hp against 525 hp. Challenger MT865C 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 MT865E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT865E 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
525 hp
540 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
speed sensitive differentialReference
power differentialReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1249.0 LReference
1249.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
391.5 kWReference
402.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
305.5 kWReference
292.4 kWReference
Displacement
18.1 LReference
16.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
145 x 183 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IVReference
Power (gross)
391.5 kWReference
402.7 kWReference
Fuel system
mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
305.5 kWReference
292.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
350.7 kWReference
336.7 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
12 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 rpmReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Bore and stroke
5.71x7.2 inchesReference
4.370x5.709 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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115.4 LReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Maximum Power
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434.7 kWReference
Torque
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2599.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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869.5 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
CaterpillarReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference
Caterpillar - 16R and 4RReference
Track Drive type
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
316.9 kWReference
316.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
398.1 kWReference
388.7 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
SCV flow
136.3 lpmReference
136.3 lpmReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
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Rear lift
8845 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
383.0 kWReference
386.2 kWReference
Pump flow
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321.7 lpmReference
Drawbar
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Cat. 5Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
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Weight
19141 kgReference
19321 kgReference
Length
685 cmReference
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Height (cab)
350 cmReference
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Shipping weight
19141 kgReference
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Max weight
22680 kgReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
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Gauge
228 to 325 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Front axle
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BarReference
Shipping
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19321 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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5670 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
300 (2x 150)Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
4Reference
4Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 ccaReference
1,000 CCAReference
Challenger MT865C Tracks
Width
360 cmReference
91 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
109.8 l/hourReference
111.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
19343 kgReference
19795 kgReference
Capacities
Capacity
1,106 ciReference
1,027.5 ciReference
Max capacity
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25362 kgReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
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115.5 LReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valvesReference
48 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
59 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
closed center pressure flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
4 to 6 valvesReference
4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IVN | IVReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
8,845 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
425 hpReference
425 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Make & Model
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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Drawbar category
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Cat. 4, Cat. 5Reference
Front Axle Type
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BarReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
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Steering type
speed sensitive differentialReference
power differentialReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
350.8 cmReference
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Overall Length
685.8 cmReference
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Overall Width
360.2 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
36.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
19,141.6 kgReference
19,321.2 kgReference
Track width
91.4 cmReference
91.4 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
standard with air-conditioningReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Challenger MT865E Tracks
Power
Rated Power
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540 hpReference
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.