Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT855B vs Challenger MT975B

Challenger MT855B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT855B

Articulated

power
465 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855B specs
Challenger MT975B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT975B

Articulated

power
585 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT975B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT975B higher · +120 hp (+26%)
MT855B465 hp
MT975B585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT855B is in the 57th percentile; MT975B is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975B higher · +177 ci (+19%)
MT855B928 ci
MT975B1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT855B is in the 86th percentile; MT975B is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT855B6
MT975B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT855B16
MT975B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT855B is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 59 models

MT855B (A)MT975B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT855BMT975B—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelC15 ACERTC18—
Power Output465hp585hp▲ MT975B+120 hp · +26%
Rated RPM1,699RPM2,100RPM▲ MT975B+401 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement928ci1,105ci▲ MT975B+177 ci · +19%
Bore5.4in5.7in▲ MT975B+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.8in7.2in▲ MT975B+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
TypePowershiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
Length266in298in▲ MT975B+32 in · +12%
Width100in200in▲ MT975B+100 in · +100%
Height138in151in▲ MT975B+13 in · +9%
Operating Weight41,800lb59,820lb▲ MT975B+18,020 lb · +43%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
System TypeClosed Center PFCclosed center PFCSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
Hitch TypeOptionalNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNIVN/III Opt—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
Brake TypeNot recordedwet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT855BChallenger MT975BDifference
Starter Type12 voltNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 57th percentile (465 hp)B · 93rd percentile (585 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 · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)
A · MT855BB · MT975BMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT855BFull spec pageChallenger MT975B