Compare/Challenger MT865C vs Challenger MT975C

Challenger MT865C vs Challenger MT975C

Verdict: Challenger MT865C vs Challenger MT975C

The Challenger MT865C and the Challenger MT975C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT865C leads on rated power with 525 hp against 518 hp. Challenger MT975C is the lighter machine (18,038 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 MT975C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 1249.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Challenger MT865C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT975C 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

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Challenger

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Best match

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Rated power

525 hp

518 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

speed sensitive differentialReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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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

Fuel tank

1249.0 LReference

1476.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

391.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

305.5 kWReference

390.0 kWReference

Displacement

18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

145 x 183 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

391.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI)Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

305.5 kWReference

390.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

350.7 kWReference

386.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

Bore and stroke

5.71x7.2 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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436.2 kWReference

Power

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436.2 kWReference

Transmission

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

Full Power Shift |16F and 4RReference

Powershift -16F and 4RReference

Track Drive type

4WDReference

inboard planetaryReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

398.1 kWReference

436.0 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

SCV flow

136.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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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

383.0 kWReference

411.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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136.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

394 cmReference

Weight

19141 kgReference

18038 kgReference

Length

685 cmReference

756 cmReference

Height (cab)

350 cmReference

383 cmReference

Shipping weight

19141 kgReference

18038 kgReference

Max weight

22680 kgReference

27216 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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Gauge

228 to 325 cmReference

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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

Front axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

185Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,000 ccaReference

1,000 CCAReference

Challenger MT865C Tracks

Width

360 cmReference

508 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

109.8 l/hourReference

126.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

19343 kgReference

20905 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

1,106 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valvesReference

24 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

59 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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

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PTO

PTO Power

425 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discs brakesReference

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Steering type

speed sensitive differentialReference

Articulated powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

350.8 cmReference

383.5 cmReference

Overall Length

685.8 cmReference

756.9 cmReference

Overall Width

360.2 cmReference

508 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

36.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

19,141.6 kgReference

18,038 kgReference

Track width

91.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

standard with air-conditioningReference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

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.