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Tractor · 2009Unverified

Challenger MT975C

Name: Challenger MT975C
Brand: Challenger

Challenger MT975C — MT900C Series · 518 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT975C is a tractor with a rated power of 518 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. This model was manufactured from 2009 to 2014. Its powertrain consists of a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The MT975C has a listed operating weight of 18038 kg and is 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

518 hp

Max power

436.0 kW

Weight

18038 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

117 rows

Recorded power

518 hp

Recorded weight

18038 kg

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

2009-2014

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference

Original price was $357,969 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

Engine436.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)390.0 kWReference

Caterpillar C18 ACERTReference

turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference

6-cylinder 24-valveReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement18.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke145 x 183 mmReference

EmissionsTier IIIReference

Power436.2 kWReference

Rated RPM2100Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Max power436.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed386.4 kWReference

Max power390.0 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)436.0 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 PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed411.9 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 6 - 20, 2008Link: OCED Tractor Test 1931A fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use124.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use124.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use127.9 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use126.8 l/hourReference

Gear 10 used for power test.Reference

Max pull20905 kgReference

Gear 5 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

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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