Challenger
Challenger MT865
The Challenger MT865 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 powerful Caterpillar C16 15.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 500 hp gross power. The tractor is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift Caterpillar transmission and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a crawler drive with standard air-conditioned cab and power steering. The MT865 offers a fuel capacity of 330 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 70 gallons with closed center load sensing hydraulics. It has a rear hitch type IVN with a lift capacity of 19,500 lbs and an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 118.1 inches, length of 265.9 inches, width of 142.1 inches, and height of 138.1 inches at the cab. The tractor weighs 41,000 lbs shipping weight and can be ballasted up to 50,000 lbs. Track widths available range from 18 to 36 inches. Electrical system includes a 160 amp alternator and four 12-volt batteries.
Power500 hp
Founded2002 - 2004
ModelMT865
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT865
Power
| PTO (tested) | 523.60 hp (390.4 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 416 hp (310.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 500 hp (372.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 378.75 hp (282.4 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| Model | Caterpillar C16 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier 2 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.512x6.732 inches (140 x 171 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Displacement | 964 ci (15.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 500 hp (372.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Tracks
| Widths | 18 inches (45 cm), 27.5 inches (69 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Weight
| Shipping | 41000 lbs (18597 kg) |
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| Ballasted | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
| Max capacity | 60000 lbs (27216 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 330 gal (1249.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 70 gal (264.9 L) |
Dimensions
| 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) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 4 |
| 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 |
| Optional pump flow | 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) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |