Challenger MT855B
The Challenger MT855B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the MT800B Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, and built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA, it features a powerful Caterpillar C15 turbocharged diesel engine with 460 hp gross power. The tractor is equipped with a Cat Powershift full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. It has a crawler drive, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab with air-conditioning. The MT855B offers robust hydraulics with closed center PFC, a rear hitch type III/IVN with 19,500 lbs lift capacity, and an independent 1000 rpm rear PTO. Dimensions include a 118-inch wheelbase, 265.9-inch length, and a shipping weight of 41,000 lbs. Track width options are 27.5, 30, and 36 inches. Electrical system features 4 batteries with 1000 CCA and 185 amps charging. This model is related to the MT855C, MT845B, and MT865B models.
Power460 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT855B
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT855B
Power
| PTO (tested) | 465.26 hp (346.9 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 385 hp (287.1 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 460 hp (343.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 358.14 hp (267.1 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar C15 |
| Torque | 1423 lb-ft (1929.6 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder 24-valve |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Fuel tank | 305 gal (1154.4 L), 330 gal Optional (1249.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.402x6.752 inches (137 x 172 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 928 ci (15.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 460 hp (343.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Tracks
| Width options | 27.5 inches (69 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Dimensions
| Width | 140.9 inches (357 cm) |
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| Height | 138.1 inches (350 cm) |
| Length | 265.9 inches (675 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Max weight | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 41000 lbs (18597 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 4 |
| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 185 |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center PFC |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm), 59 gpm Optional (223.3 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 | MT800B Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 2005 - 2008 |
Transmission
| Type | Cat Powershift full power shift |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III/IVN |
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| Rear lift | 19,500 lbs (8845 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
