Challenger MT835B Specs ( 2005-2008 )
Overview
The Challenger MT835B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced between 2005 and 2008 in Jackson, Minnesota. It is powered by a 15.2L Caterpillar C15 turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine, featuring a 16-speed full power shift transmission and an electro-hydraulic power steering system.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1860, the unit recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 42,501 lbs and a maximum PTO power of 362.83 hp at a fuel consumption rate of 21.9 gal/hour.
Chassis and Track Configuration:
The tractor is built on a 118-inch wheelbase with track width options of 27.5, 30, or 36 inches, supporting a maximum weight capacity of 50,000 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The vehicle is equipped with a closed center PFC hydraulic system providing 43.5 gpm total flow at 2,900 psi, supporting a rear lift capacity of 19,500 lbs on a Type III/IVN hitch.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 15.2L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 305 gal (1154.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.402x6.752 inches (137 x 172 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Description | Caterpillar C15 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 928 ci (15.2 L) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Power (gross) | 350 hp (261.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 1261 lb-ft (1709.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 276.33 hp (206.1 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 350 hp (261.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 290 hp (216.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 362.83 hp (270.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Cat Powershift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | electro-hydraulic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
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| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| Total flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Type | closed center PFC |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 19500 lbs (8845 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/IVN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
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| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 185 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
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| Height | 138.1 inches (350 cm) |
| Length | 265.9 inches (675 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Width | 140.9 inches (357 cm) |
Challenger MT835B Tracks
| Width | 27.5 inches (69 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Challenger MT835B Weight
| Max capacity | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
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| Shipping | 41000 lbs (18597 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 27.5-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 41000 to 43420 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1860
| Description | Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 4 - 26, 2005Link: OCED Tractor Test 1860 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 21.9 gal/hour (82.9 l/hour) / 20.1 gal/hour (76.1 l/hour) / 21.1 gal/hour (79.9 l/hour) / 20.3 gal/hour (76.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 362.83 hp (270.6 kW) / 276.33 hp (206.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 42501 lbs (19278 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 313.06 hp (233.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 340.85 hp (254.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Challenger MT800B Series published in 2005, by AGCO |
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