Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT865

Challenger MT855B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT855B

Articulated

power
465 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855B 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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ChallengerChallenger MT865

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT865 higher · +59 hp (+13%)
MT855B465 hp
MT865524 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT855B is in the 57th percentile; MT865 is in the 77th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT865 higher · +36 ci (+4%)
MT855B928 ci
MT865964 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT855B is in the 86th percentile; MT865 is in the 90th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT855B6
MT8656
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT865 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT855B16
MT86516
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT865 is in the 50th · 59 models

MT855B (A)MT865 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT855BMT865—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelC15 ACERTC16—
Power Output465hp524hp▲ MT865+59 hp · +13%
Rated RPM1,699RPM1,750RPM▲ MT865+51 RPM · +3%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement928ci964ci▲ MT865+36 ci · +4%
Bore5.4in5.5in▲ MT865+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6.8in6.7in▲ MT855B+0.1 in · +1%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
TypePowershiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
Length266in266inSame
Width100in142in▲ MT865+42 in · +42%
Height138in139in▲ MT865+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight41,800lb44,220lb▲ MT865+2,420 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
System TypeClosed Center PFCClosed center load sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
Hitch TypeOptionalIVN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT865Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 57th percentile (465 hp)B · 77th percentile (524 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 86th percentile (928 ci)B · 90th percentile (964 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 22nd percentile (41,800 lb)B · 34th percentile (44,220 lb)
A · MT855BB · MT865Median Articulated Tractor
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