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Tractor · 2002Unverified

Challenger MT865

Name: Challenger MT865
Brand: Challenger

Challenger MT865 — MT800 Series · 500 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT865 is a high-powered tractor with a rating of 500 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured from 2002 to 2004, the MT865 features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a tracked undercarriage via a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the MT865 is 18,597 kg, and it is designed for use on large areas of land, typically exceeding 1,500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

81 rows

Recorded power

500 hp

Recorded weight

18597 kg

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

2002-2004

Verified variants

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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.

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