Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT865E vs Challenger MT975C

Challenger MT865E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT865E

Articulated

power
521 hp
displacement
1,026 ci
Cylinders
12
Forward gears
16
Full MT865E 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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ChallengerChallenger MT975C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT975C higher · +64 hp (+12%)
MT865E521 hp
MT975C585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT865E is in the 75th percentile; MT975C is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975C higher · +79 ci (+8%)
MT865E1,026 ci
MT975C1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT865E is in the 95th percentile; MT975C is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT865E higher · +6 (+100%)
MT865E12
MT975C6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT865E is in the 97th percentile; MT975C is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT865E16
MT975C16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT865E is in the 50th percentile; MT975C is in the 50th · 59 models

MT865E (A)MT975C (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT865EMT975C—
CategoryArticulatedFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC18 ACERT—
Power Output521hp585hp▲ MT975C+64 hp · +12%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM—
Cylinders126▲ MT865E+6 · +100%
Displacement1,026ci1,105ci▲ MT975C+79 ci · +8%
Bore4.4in5.7in▲ MT975C+1.3 in · +30%
Stroke5.7in7.2in▲ MT975C+1.5 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftCaterpillar Powershift, full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
LengthNot recorded298in—
Width100in200in▲ MT975C+100 in · +100%
HeightNot recorded151in—
Operating Weight44,550lb50,535lb▲ MT975C+5,985 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow CompensatedDirect engine drive—
Steering TypePower DifferentialNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
Hitch CategoryCategory 4Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
Steering TypePower DifferentialNot recorded—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT865EChallenger MT975CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

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 · 47th percentile (50,535 lb)
A · MT865EB · MT975CMedian Articulated Tractor
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