Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT965C

Challenger MT855B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT855B

Articulated

power
465 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855B specs
Challenger MT965C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT965C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
525 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT965C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT965C higher · +60 hp (+13%)
MT855B465 hp
MT965C525 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT855B is in the 57th percentile; MT965C is in the 77th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT965C higher · +177 ci (+19%)
MT855B928 ci
MT965C1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT855B is in the 86th percentile; MT965C is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT855B6
MT965C6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT965C is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT855B16
MT965C16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT965C is in the 50th · 59 models

MT855B (A)MT965C (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT855BMT965C—
CategoryArticulatedFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelC15 ACERTC18 ACERT—
Power Output465hp525hp▲ MT965C+60 hp · +13%
Rated RPM1,699RPM2,100RPM▲ MT965C+401 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement928ci1,105ci▲ MT965C+177 ci · +19%
Bore5.4in5.7in▲ MT965C+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.8in7.2in▲ MT965C+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
TypePowershiftCaterpillar Powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
Length266in298in▲ MT965C+32 in · +12%
Width100in200in▲ MT965C+100 in · +100%
Height138in151in▲ MT965C+13 in · +9%
Operating Weight41,800lb50,890lb▲ MT965C+9,090 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
System TypeClosed Center PFCClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
Hitch TypeOptionalNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNIII/IVNSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT965CDifference
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 57th percentile (465 hp)B · 77th percentile (525 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 86th percentile (928 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 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 · 48th percentile (50,890 lb)
A · MT855BB · MT965CMedian Articulated Tractor
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