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Challenger MT865

Challenger MT865 tractor
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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.
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Power500 hp
Founded2002 - 2004
ModelMT865

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT865

Power

PTO (tested):523.60 hp (390.4 kW)
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
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)

Weight

Shipping:41000 lbs (18597 kg)
Ballasted:50000 lbs (22680 kg)
Max capacity:60000 lbs (27216 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:330 gal (1249.0 L)
Hydraulic system:70 gal (264.9 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm)
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
Batteries:4
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:160
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center load sensing
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
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:yes

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series:MT800 Series
Built in:USA
Years produced:2002 - 2004

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Manufacturer:Caterpillar

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:IVN
Rear lift:19500 lbs (8845 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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