Challenger
Challenger MT765B
The Challenger MT765B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the MT700B Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. It features a Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine delivering 320 hp gross power. The tractor uses a Cat PowerShift 16-speed full power shift transmission with hydraulic wet disc clutch. It has a crawler drive with hydraulic wet disc brakes and a standard cab with air-conditioning. The MT765B offers a closed-center PFC hydraulic system with 2900 psi pressure and 4 to 6 rear valves. The rear hitch is type III/IIIN with a 16000 lbs lift capacity and an independent 1000 rpm rear PTO. Dimensions include a 96-inch wheelbase, 233-inch length, 133-inch width, and 135.5-inch cab height, with a shipping weight of 31075 lbs. Track widths range from 16 to 30 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, 185 amp alternator, two 12-volt batteries with 1000 CCA each. Related models include the MT765C, MT755B, and MT765.
Power320 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT765B
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT765B
Power
| PTO (tested) | 320.72 hp (239.2 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 265 hp (197.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 320 hp (238.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 228.21 hp (170.2 kW) |
Engine
| Model | Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Detail | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
| Fuel tank | 118 gal (446.6 L), 178 gal (wide) (673.7 L), 208 gal (optional) (787.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.409x5.866 inches (112 x 149 mm) |
| Compression | 17.1:1 |
| Displacement | 537 ci (8.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 320 hp (238.6 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Tracks
| Widths | 16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 30 inches (76 cm) |
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Dimensions
| Width | 133 inches (337 cm) |
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| Length | 233 inches (591 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 135.5 inches (344 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 31075 lbs (14095 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 185 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed-center PFC |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Series | MT700B Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 2005 - 2008 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Model | Cat PowerShift |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
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| Rear lift | 16000 lbs (7257 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |