Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT851 vs Challenger MT865

Challenger MT851 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT851

Agricultural

power
504 hp
displacement
934 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT851 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT865

Articulated

power
524 hp
displacement
964 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT865 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT865 higher · +20 hp (+4%)
MT851504 hp
MT865524 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT851 is in the 99th percentile; MT865 is in the 99th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT865 higher · +30 ci (+3%)
MT851934 ci
MT865964 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT851 is in the 98th percentile; MT865 is in the 98th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT8516
MT8656
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT851 is in the 74th percentile; MT865 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT865 higher · +2,220 lb (+5%)
MT85142,000 lb
MT86544,220 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT851 is in the 98th percentile; MT865 is in the 99th · 971 models

MT851 (A)MT865 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT851MT865—
CategoryAgriculturalArticulated—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerMANCaterpillar—
ModelD3876C16—
Power Output504hp524hp▲ MT865+20 hp · +4%
Rated RPM1,730RPM1,750RPM▲ MT865+20 RPM · +1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement934ci964ci▲ MT865+30 ci · +3%
Bore5.4in5.5in▲ MT865+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
TypeContinuously-Variable TransmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
Length266in266inSame
Width116in142in▲ MT865+26 in · +22%
Height148in139in▲ MT851+9 in · +6%
Operating Weight42,000lb44,220lb▲ MT865+2,220 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure-Flow CompensatedClosed center load sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT865Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 99th percentile (504 hp)B · 99th percentile (524 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 98th percentile (934 ci)B · 98th percentile (964 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 98th percentile (42,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (44,220 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 99th percentile (266 in)B · 98th percentile (266 in)
A · MT851B · MT865Median Agricultural Tractor
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