Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT865E vs Challenger MT975B

Challenger MT865E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT865E

Articulated

power
521 hp
displacement
1,026 ci
Cylinders
12
Forward gears
16
Full MT865E 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 = 4162

Engine Power

▲ MT975B higher · +64 hp (+12%)
MT865E521 hp
MT975B585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT865E is in the 75th percentile; MT975B is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975B higher · +79 ci (+8%)
MT865E1,026 ci
MT975B1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT865E is in the 95th percentile; MT975B is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT865E higher · +6 (+100%)
MT865E12
MT975B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT865E is in the 97th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT865E16
MT975B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT865E is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 59 models

MT865E (A)MT975B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT865EMT975B
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerCaterpillar
ModelNot recordedC18
Power Output521hp585hpMT975B+64 hp · +12%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM
Cylinders126MT865E+6 · +100%
Displacement1,026ci1,105ciMT975B+79 ci · +8%
Bore4.4in5.7inMT975B+1.3 in · +30%
Stroke5.7in7.2inMT975B+1.5 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
TypeFull Power Shiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
LengthNot recorded298in
Width100in200inMT975B+100 in · +100%
HeightNot recorded151in
Operating Weight44,550lb59,820lbMT975B+15,270 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensatedclosed center PFC
Steering TypePower DifferentialNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
Hitch CategoryCategory 4IVN/III Opt

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
Steering TypePower DifferentialNot recorded
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet Discwet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 75th percentile (521 hp)B · 93rd percentile (585 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 95th percentile (1,026 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 97th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 36th percentile (44,550 lb)B · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)
A · MT865EB · MT975BMedian Articulated Tractor
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