Challenger
Challenger MT865B
The Challenger MT865B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the MT800B Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. It features a powerful Caterpillar C18 18.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 510 hp gross power. The tractor uses a Cat Powershift 16-speed full power shift transmission and has a crawler drive with hydraulic wet disc brakes. It includes a standard cab with air-conditioning. The MT865B offers advanced hydraulics with closed center PFC, 2900 psi pressure, and optional high flow. It has a rear hitch type III/IVN with a 19500 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 42200 lbs. Track width options are 27.5, 30, and 36 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, 185 amp charging, and four 12-volt batteries.
Power510 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT865B
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT865B
Power
| PTO (tested) | 543.77 hp (405.5 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 425 hp (316.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 510 hp (380.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 391.12 hp (291.7 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| Model | Caterpillar C18 |
| Torque | 1835 lb-ft (2488.3 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder 24-valve |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Fuel tank | 330 gal (1249.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1251 |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.709x7.205 inches (145 x 183 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 18.1 L (1105 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 510 hp (380.3 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 | 42200 lbs (19141 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) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| Optional flow | 59 gpm (223.3 lpm) |
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 |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Shift | full power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III/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) |