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Challenger MT955C vs Challenger MT955E

Verdict: Challenger MT955C vs Challenger MT955E

The Challenger MT955C and the Challenger MT955E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT955C leads on rated power with 405 hp against 400 hp. Challenger MT955C is the lighter machine (17,811 kg vs 21,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT955E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 1476.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT955E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT955C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT955E 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 MT955C Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT955E Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
405 hp
400 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1476.2 LReference
1514.0 LReference
Engine
354.2 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
297.9 kWReference
Displacement
15.1 LReference
16.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 171 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IVReference
Power
354.2 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
1900Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Max power
297.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
301.8 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
12 CylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
1,900 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
Tier IV || selective catalytic reductionReference
Bore and stroke
5.4x6.75 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
196.8 LReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reductionReference
Maximum Power
399.7 kWReference
Torque
2359.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Engine torque at rated speed
789.3 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
CaterpillarReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Powershift -16F and 4RReference
16 F and 4 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Track Drive type
inboard planetaryReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
287.1 kWReference
298.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
336.4 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
136.3 lpmReference
321.7 lpmReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVReference
Rear lift
8845 kgReference
8845 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
324.1 kWReference
SCV flow
140.0 lpmReference
Drawbar
Cat. 4Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
394 cmReference
Weight
17811 kgReference
21546 kgReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
480/80R46Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Length
756 cmReference
Width
487 cmReference
Height (cab)
383 cmReference
Shipping weight
17811 kgReference
Max weight
24494 kgReference
Front axle
144 by 2997 mmReference
Bar rear axle
144 by 2997 mmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 710/70R42. Rear: 710/70R42Reference
Rear axle
144 mmReference
Shipping
21546 kgReference
Max Drawbar
4536 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
300Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 CCAReference
Battery options
4Reference
Test results
Fuel use
97.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
23212 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
Rear Axle Type
Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
14.5 cmReference
Front Axle Type
Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Drawbar category
Cat. 5Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
12,500 IbsReference
Capacities
Capacity
923 ciReference
1,025 ciReference
Max capacity
24494 kgReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
196.8 LReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valveReference
48 valvesReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
59 gpmReference
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 6Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IVN, IVReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
8,845 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
385 hpReference
400 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
383.5 cmReference
Overall Length
756.9 cmReference
Overall Width
487.7 cmReference
Overall weight
17,810.7 kgReference
21,545.6 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
710/70R42 agReference
Front Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
710/70R42 agReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
TRUEReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
Articulated powerReference
Articulated powerReference
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
Power
Max Power
536 hpReference
Rated Power
500 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.

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