Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT851 vs Challenger MT975C

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 MT975C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
585 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT975C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT975C higher · +81 hp (+16%)
MT851504 hp
MT975C585 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT851 is in the 99th percentile; MT975C is in the 99th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975C higher · +171 ci (+18%)
MT851934 ci
MT975C1,105 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT851 is in the 98th percentile; MT975C is in the 99th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT8516
MT975C6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT851 is in the 74th percentile; MT975C is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT975C higher · +8,535 lb (+20%)
MT85142,000 lb
MT975C50,535 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT851 is in the 98th percentile; MT975C is in the 99th · 971 models

MT851 (A)MT975C (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT851MT975C—
CategoryAgriculturalFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerMANCaterpillar—
ModelD3876C18 ACERT—
Power Output504hp585hp▲ MT975C+81 hp · +16%
Rated RPM1,730RPM2,100RPM▲ MT975C+370 RPM · +21%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement934ci1,105ci▲ MT975C+171 ci · +18%
Bore5.4in5.7in▲ MT975C+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.7in7.2in▲ MT975C+0.5 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
TypeContinuously-Variable TransmissionCaterpillar Powershift, full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
Length266in298in▲ MT975C+32 in · +12%
Width116in200in▲ MT975C+84 in · +72%
Height148in151in▲ MT975C+3 in · +2%
Operating Weight42,000lb50,535lb▲ MT975C+8,535 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure-Flow CompensatedDirect engine drive—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT851Challenger MT975CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 99th percentile (504 hp)B · 99th percentile (585 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 98th percentile (934 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 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 (50,535 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 99th percentile (266 in)B · 99th percentile (298 in)
A · MT851B · MT975CMedian Agricultural Tractor
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