Compare/Challenger MT965C vs Challenger MT975E

Challenger MT965C vs Challenger MT975E

Verdict: Challenger MT965C vs Challenger MT975E

The Challenger MT965C and the Challenger MT975E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT965C leads on rated power with 440 hp against 425 hp. Challenger MT965C 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 MT975E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 1476.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT975E is the newer design (2014 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT965C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT975E 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

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

391.5 kWReference

447.4 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

391.5 kWReference

447.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

331.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

328.3 kWReference

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Fuel Type

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

5.71x7.2 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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481.7 kWReference

Torque

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2840.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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950.3 kgReference

Transmission

Caterpillar PowershiftReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

Powershift -16F and 4RReference

16 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Track Drive type

inboard planetaryReference

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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

Valves

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

136.3 lpmReference

321.7 lpmReference

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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Power at rated PTO speed

356.8 kWReference

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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

710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

710/70R42Reference

Ag front

480/80R46Reference

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Ag rear

480/80R46Reference

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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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Front axle

144 by 2997 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

144 by 2997 mmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

Rear axle

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144 mmReference

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

Total cold cranking amps

1,000 CCAReference

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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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General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rear Axle Type

Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

14.5 cmReference

Front Axle Type

Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 5Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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12,500 IbsReference

Capacities

Capacity

1,106 ciReference

1,025 ciReference

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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196.8 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valveReference

48 valvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

59 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

4 to 6 valvesReference

4 to 6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IVN, IVReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

425 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

383.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

756.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

508 cmReference

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Overall weight

18,038 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

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

Articulated powerReference

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Power

Max Power

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646 hpReference

Rated Power

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550 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.