Challenger
Challenger MT835
The Challenger MT835 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2002 to 2004 as part of the MT800 Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features a Caterpillar C12 turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 340 hp gross power. The tractor has a 16-speed full power shift transmission, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab with air-conditioning. It offers a fuel capacity of 305 gallons (optional 330 gallons) and a hydraulic system capacity of 70 gallons. The MT835 has multiple track width options and weighs 40,000 lbs shipping weight, with ballasted and max capacity weights up to 60,000 lbs. It is built in the USA and designed for heavy-duty agricultural tasks with a crawler drive system.
Power340 hp
Founded2002 - 2004
ModelMT835
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT835
Power
| PTO (tested) | 357.91 hp (266.9 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 275 hp (205.1 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 263.26 hp (196.3 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar C12 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.118x5.906 inches (130 x 150 mm) |
| Compression | 16.0:1 |
| Displacement | 729 ci (11.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Tracks
| Width options | 18 inches (45 cm), 27.5 inches (69 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Weight
| Shipping | 40000 lbs (18144 kg) |
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| Ballasted | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
| Max capacity | 60000 lbs (27216 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 305 gal (1154.4 L) |
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| Fuel (optional) | 330 gal (1249.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 70 gal (264.9 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 3 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 160 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center load sensing |
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| Capacity | 70 gal (264.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Pump flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| Pump flow (optional) | 59 gpm (223.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | yes |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Series | MT800 Series |
| Built in | USA |
| Years produced | 2002 - 2004 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | IVN |
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| Rear lift | 19500 lbs (8845 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Gauge | 90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm) |
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| Width | 142.1 inches (360 cm) |
| Length | 265.9 inches (675 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 inches (299 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 138.1 inches (350 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 138.7 inches (352 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |