Tractor · 2002Unverified
Challenger MT865
Challenger MT865 — MT800 Series · 500 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
500 hp
Max power
390.4 kW
Weight
18597 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Caterpillar 15.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)372.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)282.4 kWReference
Caterpillar C16Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement15.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke140 x 171 mmReference
EmissionsTier 2Reference
Power (gross)372.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power390.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed331.2 kWReference
Max power282.4 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionCaterpillarReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)310.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)390.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system264.9 LReference
Typeclosed center load sensingReference
Capacity264.9 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Rear valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow164.6 lpmReference
Pump flow223.3 lpmReference
SCV flow113.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVNReference
Rear lift8845 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed366.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel1249.0 LReference
Max capacity27216 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase299 cmReference
Weight18597 kgReference
18-inch tracksReference
Length675 cmReference
Width360 cmReference
Height (cab)350 cmReference
Height (exhaust)352 cmReference
Ground clearance47 cmReference
Gauge228 to 325 cmReference
Shipping18597 kgReference
Ballasted22680 kgReference
MT865 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference
2002BDS20000Reference
2003BDS30000Reference
2004BDS40000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps160Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Challenger MT865 Tracks
Width45 cmReference
Width69 cmReference
Width76 cmReference
Width91 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 7 - November 21, 2002Link: OCED Tractor Test 1815 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use102.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use96.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use101.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull19601 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.