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Challenger MT965C

Challenger MT965C — MT900C Series · 440 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT965C is a tractor model with a maximum power output of 440 hp, positioning it among the more powerful models in its class. Manufactured between 2009 and 2014, the MT965C features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The tractor's weight is listed as 18038 kg. It is designed to handle large-scale tasks on properties of approximately 1,500 acres or more.

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Rated power
440 hp
Max power
374.1 kW
Weight
18038 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
122 rows
Recorded power
440 hp
Recorded weight
18038 kg
Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
Production years
2009-2014
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference
Original price was $320,540 in 2009Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 18.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank1476.2 LReference
Engine391.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)331.7 kWReference
Caterpillar C18 ACERTReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement18.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke145 x 183 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Power391.5 kWReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power374.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed328.3 kWReference
Max power331.7 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IIIReference
Bore and stroke5.71x7.2 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionCaterpillar PowershiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsPowershift -16F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Track Drive typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)316.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)374.1 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow136.3 lpmReference
Total flow164.6 lpmReference
Total flow223.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IVNReference
Rear TypeIVReference
Rear lift8845 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed356.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase394 cmReference
Weight18038 kgReference
Front tire710/70R42Reference
Rear tire710/70R42Reference
Ag front710/70R42Reference
Ag rear710/70R42Reference
Ag front800/70R38Reference
Ag front650/85R38Reference
Ag front620/70R46Reference
Ag front520/85R46Reference
Ag front520/85R42Reference
Ag front480/80R46Reference
Ag rear800/70R38Reference
Ag rear650/85R38Reference
Ag rear620/70R46Reference
Ag rear520/85R46Reference
Ag rear520/85R42Reference
Ag rear480/80R46Reference
Length756 cmReference
Width508 cmReference
Height (cab)383 cmReference
Shipping weight18038 kgReference
Max weight27216 kgReference
Front axle144 by 2997 mmReference
Bar rear axle144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps185Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery CCA1000Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps1,000 CCAReference

Test results

Diesel power shift 4WDJune 2 - 19, 2008Link: OCED Tractor Test 1930A fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use107.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use105.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use110.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use108.6 l/hourReference
Gear 10 used for power test.Reference
Max pull23730 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
Rear Axle TypeBar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Front Axle TypeBar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Capacities

Capacity1,106 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)59 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IVN, IVReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power425 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab383.5 cmReference
Overall Length756.9 cmReference
Overall Width508 cmReference
Overall weight18,038 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type710/70R42Reference
Front Wheel Type710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typeArticulated powerReference

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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