Compare/Challenger MT965B vs Challenger MT965E

Challenger MT965B vs Challenger MT965E

Verdict: Challenger MT965B vs Challenger MT965E

The Challenger MT965B and the Challenger MT965E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT965B leads on rated power with 440 hp against 425 hp. Challenger MT965B is the lighter machine (18,038 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 MT965E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 1476.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT965E is the newer design (2014 vs 2007). In short: choose the Challenger MT965B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT965E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

440 hp

425 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1476.2 LReference

1514.0 LReference

Engine

380.3 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

331.7 kWReference

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Displacement

18.1 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

145 x 183 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IVReference

Power

380.3 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1900Reference

Max power

331.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

328.3 kWReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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196.8 LReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reductionReference

Maximum Power

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440.7 kWReference

Torque

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2599.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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12 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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1,900 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV || selective catalytic reductionReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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869.5 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

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Transmission

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CaterpillarReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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16 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

316.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

374.1 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

223.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear lift

8845 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

356.8 kWReference

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Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

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140.0 lpmReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

394 cmReference

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Weight

18038 kgReference

21546 kgReference

Front tire

800/70R38Reference

710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

800/70R38Reference

710/70R42Reference

Ag front

800/70R38Reference

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Ag rear

800/70R38Reference

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Length

756 cmReference

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Width

508 cmReference

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Height (cab)

383 cmReference

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Shipping weight

18038 kgReference

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Max weight

27216 kgReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Front axle

145 mmReference

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Rear axle

145 mmReference

144 mmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 710/70R42. Rear: 710/70R42Reference

Shipping

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21546 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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4536 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

185Reference

300Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

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4Reference

Test results

Fuel use

108.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

23730 kgReference

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Capacities

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

Capacity

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1,025 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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196.8 LReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 5Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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12,500 IbsReference

Rear Axle Type

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14.5 cmReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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48 valvesReference

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 6Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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591 hpReference

Rated Power

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550 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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425 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

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21,545.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42 AgReference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42 agReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.