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Challenger MT855E

Challenger MT855E — MT800E Series · 490 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT855E is a tractor model with a rated power of 490 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. Produced from 2014 to 2020, this model is equipped with a 12-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a tracked undercarriage featuring a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 19,321 kg, making it suitable for operations covering 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
490 hp
Max power
338.2 kW
Weight
19321 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
109 rows
Recorded power
490 hp
Recorded weight
19321 kg
Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
Production years
2014-2020
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Steeringpower differentialReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

AGCO Power 16.8L 12-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank1249.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)115.4 LReference
Engine (gross)365.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)268.7 kWReference
AGCO PowerReference
turbocharged dieselReference
12-cylinder 48-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement16.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke111 x 145 mmReference
EmissionsTier IVReference
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power (gross)365.4 kWReference
Maximum Power394.5 kWReference
Torque2359.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power338.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed305.1 kWReference
Max power268.7 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders12 cylinderReference
Emissions complianceTier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Engine torque at rated speed789.3 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.370x5.709 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionCaterpillarReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsCaterpillar - 16R and 4RReference
Track Drive type4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)298.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)338.2 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensatedReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow219.9 lpmReference
Pump flow321.7 lpmReference
SCV flow99.9 lpmReference
SCV flow136.3 lpmReference
Rear lift8845 kgReference
DrawbarCat. 4Reference
DrawbarCat. 5Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectronicReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed331.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight19321 kgReference
18-inch tracksReference
Front axleBarReference
Bar rear axleReference
Gauge228 to 325 cmReference
Shipping19321 kgReference
Max Drawbar4536 kgReference
Max Drawbar5670 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps300 (2x 150)Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery CCA1000Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery options4Reference
Total cold cranking amps1,000 CCAReference

Challenger MT855E Tracks

Width45 cmReference
Width69 cmReference
Width76 cmReference
Width91 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity25362 kgReference
Capacity1,027.5 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank115.5 LReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 28 - November 7, 2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 1048 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use90.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use96.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use98.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull20483 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Drawbar categoryCat. 4, Cat. 5Reference
Front Axle TypeBarReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves48 valveReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity8,845 kgReference

Power

Rated Power490 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power400 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight19,321.2 kgReference
Track width91.4 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialCab standard with air-conditioningReference
Seat SuspensionAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typepower differentialReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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