Challenger

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)
PTO (claimed)385 hp (287.1 kW)
Engine (gross)460 hp (343.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)358.14 hp (267.1 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelCaterpillar C15
Torque1423 lb-ft (1929.6 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Cylinders6-cylinder 24-valve
EmissionsTier III
Fuel tank305 gal (1154.4 L), 330 gal Optional (1249.0 L)
Rated RPM2100
Torque RPM1300
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke5.402x6.752 inches (137 x 172 mm)
Compression16.5:1
Displacement928 ci (15.2 L)
Power (gross)460 hp (343.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Tracks
Width options27.5 inches (69 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm)
Dimensions
Width140.9 inches (357 cm)
Height138.1 inches (350 cm)
Length265.9 inches (675 cm)
Wheelbase118 inches (299 cm)
Max weight50000 lbs (22680 kg)
Shipping weight41000 lbs (18597 kg)
Ground clearance14.4 inches (36 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries4
Battery CCA1000
Battery volts12
Charging amps185
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center PFC
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm), 59 gpm Optional (223.3 lpm)
Rear valves4 to 6
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
Drivecrawler
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
SeriesMT800B Series
Built inJackson, Minnesota, USA
Years produced2005 - 2008
Transmission
TypeCat Powershift full power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/IVN
Rear lift19,500 lbs (8845 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)