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Challenger MT975B vs Challenger MT975C
Verdict: Challenger MT975B vs Challenger MT975C
The Challenger MT975B and the Challenger MT975C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 518 hp. Challenger MT975C is the newer design (2009 vs 2007). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
518 hp
518 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 5 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1476.2 LReference
1476.2 LReference
Engine
425.0 kWReference
436.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
390.0 kWReference
390.0 kWReference
Displacement
18.1 LReference
18.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
145 x 183 mmReference
145 x 183 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Power
425.0 kWReference
436.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Max power
390.0 kWReference
390.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
386.4 kWReference
386.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,100 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIIReference
Bore and stroke
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5.71x7.2 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
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Transmission
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Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Powershift -16F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Track Drive type
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inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
316.9 kWReference
316.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
436.0 kWReference
436.0 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
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Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
223.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVReference
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Rear lift
8845 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
411.9 kWReference
411.9 kWReference
Valves
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4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
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136.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
394 cmReference
394 cmReference
Weight
18038 kgReference
18038 kgReference
Front tire
800/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
800/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
800/70R38Reference
480/80R46Reference
Ag rear
800/70R38Reference
480/80R46Reference
Length
756 cmReference
756 cmReference
Width
508 cmReference
508 cmReference
Height (cab)
383 cmReference
383 cmReference
Shipping weight
18038 kgReference
18038 kgReference
Max weight
27216 kgReference
27216 kgReference
Ground clearance
44 cmReference
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Front axle
145 mmReference
144 by 2997 mmReference
Rear axle
145 mmReference
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Bar rear axle
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144 by 2997 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
185Reference
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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1,000 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
126.8 l/hourReference
126.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
20905 kgReference
20905 kgReference
General
Make & Model
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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
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
Country of manufacturer
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USAReference
Capacities
Capacity
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1,106 ciReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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59 gpmReference
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 6 valvesReference
PTO
PTO Power
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425 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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383.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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756.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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508 cmReference
Overall weight
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18,038 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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710/70R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
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710/70R42Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
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Articulated powerReference
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.