Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT975C

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT865

Articulated

power
524 hp
displacement
964 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT865 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 Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT975C higher · +61 hp (+12%)
MT865524 hp
MT975C585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT865 is in the 77th percentile; MT975C is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975C higher · +141 ci (+15%)
MT865964 ci
MT975C1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT865 is in the 90th percentile; MT975C is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT8656
MT975C6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT865 is in the 50th percentile; MT975C is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT86516
MT975C16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT865 is in the 50th percentile; MT975C is in the 50th · 59 models

MT865 (A)MT975C (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT865MT975C—
CategoryArticulatedFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelC16C18 ACERT—
Power Output524hp585hp▲ MT975C+61 hp · +12%
Rated RPM1,750RPM2,100RPM▲ MT975C+350 RPM · +20%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement964ci1,105ci▲ MT975C+141 ci · +15%
Bore5.5in5.7in▲ MT975C+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.7in7.2in▲ MT975C+0.5 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shiftCaterpillar Powershift, full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
Length266in298in▲ MT975C+32 in · +12%
Width142in200in▲ MT975C+58 in · +41%
Height139in151in▲ MT975C+12 in · +9%
Operating Weight44,220lb50,535lb▲ MT975C+6,315 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingDirect engine drive—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975CDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 77th percentile (524 hp)B · 93rd percentile (585 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 90th percentile (964 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 · 34th percentile (44,220 lb)B · 47th percentile (50,535 lb)
A · MT865B · MT975CMedian Articulated Tractor
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