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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT865
Articulated
- power
- 524 hp
- displacement
- 964 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Articulated
Challenger MT865 vs Versatile 520DT
VersatileModel B
Versatile 520DT
Crawler
- power
- 520 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger MT865
vs
VersatileVersatile 520DT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ MT865 higher · +4 hp (<1%)MT865524 hp
520DT520 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
MT865 is in the 77th percentile; 520DT is in the 73rd · 62 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MT865 higher · +52 ci (+6%)MT865964 ci
520DT912 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
MT865 is in the 90th percentile; 520DT is in the 67th · 61 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT8656
520DT6
Median Articulated Tractor6
MT865 is in the 50th percentile; 520DT is in the 50th · 61 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedMT86516
520DT16
Median Articulated Tractor16
MT865 is in the 50th percentile; 520DT is in the 50th · 59 models
MT865 (A)520DT (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Versatile | — |
| Model | MT865 | 520DT | — |
| Category | Articulated | Crawler, Articulated | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | C16 | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 524hp | 520hp | ▲ MT865+4 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 1,750RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 520DT+50 RPM · +3% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 964ci | 912ci | ▲ MT865+52 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.4in | ▲ MT865+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6.7in | 6.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 266in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 142in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 44,220lb | 58,850lb | ▲ 520DT+14,630 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Closed center load sensing | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IVN | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Brake Type | Wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Emissions
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier IV | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT865 | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 77th percentile (524 hp)B · 73rd percentile (520 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 90th percentile (964 ci)B · 67th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 34th percentile (44,220 lb)B · 90th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · MT865B · 520DTMedian Articulated Tractor