Challenger MT835 Specs ( 2002-2004 )
Overview
The Challenger MT835 is a US-built agricultural crawler tractor produced between 2002 and 2004, featuring a 340-horsepower Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a closed-center load-sensing hydraulic system with a 43.5 gpm pump flow. The tractor supports track widths from 18 to 36 inches and has a maximum ballasted weight capacity of 60,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Drawbar Performance:
OCED Tractor Test 1823 recorded a maximum PTO power of 357.91 hp and a tested drawbar output of 263.26 hp while utilizing a 16-speed full power shift transmission.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a Category IVN rear hitch providing 19,500 lbs of lift capacity and a hydraulic system that operates at 2900 psi with up to six rear valves.
Fuel and Operating Capacities:
Operational specifications include a 305-gallon fuel tank with a tested fuel consumption rate of 18.0 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.118x5.906 inches (130 x 150 mm) |
| Compression | 16.0:1 |
| Description | Caterpillar C12 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 729 ci (11.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 263.26 hp (196.3 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 275 hp (205.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 357.91 hp (266.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Caterpillar |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
Capacity
| Fuel | 305 gal (1154.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 70 gal (264.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 70 gal (264.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| SCV flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 19500 lbs (8845 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | IVN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 160 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 138.1 inches (350 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 138.7 inches (352 cm) |
| Length | 265.9 inches (675 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 inches (299 cm) |
| Width | 142.1 inches (360 cm) |
Challenger MT835 Tracks
| Width | 18 inches (45 cm) / 27.5 inches (69 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Challenger MT835 Weight
| Ballasted | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max capacity | 60000 lbs (27216 kg) |
| Shipping | 40000 lbs (18144 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 18-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40000 lbs (18144 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 inches (299 cm) |
MT835 Serial Numbers
| 2002 | BAM20000 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | BAM30000 |
| 2004 | BAM40000 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame. |
OCED Tractor Test 1823
| Description | Diesel 16-speed crawlerApril 2 - May 13, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1823 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 18.0 gal/hour (68.1 l/hour) / 16.9 gal/hour (64.0 l/hour) / 17.4 gal/hour (65.9 l/hour) / 17.0 gal/hour (64.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 357.91 hp (266.9 kW) / 263.26 hp (196.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 202.62 lbs (91 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 305.16 hp (227.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 328.41 hp (244.9 kW) |
References
| Description | MT800 Series published in 2002, by AGCO |
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