Challenger MT835C Specs ( 2009-2013 )
Overview
The Challenger MT835C is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured in Jackson, Minnesota, from 2009 to 2013. It features a 15.1L Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine rated at 410 gross horsepower and a 16-speed full power shift transmission. The tractor is configured with a track-based drive system supporting widths between 18 and 36 inches and a maximum operating weight of 50,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
In OCED Tractor Test 1861A, this model recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 42,532 lbs and a maximum PTO power of 402.32 hp.
Drivetrain and Steering:
The machine utilizes a 16-speed Caterpillar Powershift transmission and a speed-sensitive differential steering system.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The unit is equipped with a Type III/IVN rear hitch providing 19,500 lbs of lift capacity and a closed-center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system with a total flow of 43.5 gpm.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $381,898 in 2013 |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 15.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 305 gal (1154.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.4x6.75 inches (137 x 171 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar C15 ACERT / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 923 ci (15.1 L) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Fuel system | mechanical electric injector unit (MEUI) |
| Power (gross) | 410 hp (305.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 313.27 hp (233.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 410 hp (305.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 402.32 hp (300.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Caterpillar 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 discs brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | speed sensitive differential |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
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| SCV flow | 36 gpm (136.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 43.5 gpm (164.6 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
| Valves | 4 to 6 |
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 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
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| Gauge | 90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 138.1 inches (350 cm) |
| Length | 270 inches (685 cm) |
| Max weight | 50,000 lbs (22680 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 41,000 lbs (18597 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Width | 141.8 inches (360 cm) |
Challenger MT835C Tracks
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) / 18 inches (45 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 30-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 41,000 lbs (18597 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1861A
| Description | Diesel 16-speed crawlerJuly 2009 - 2009, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1861A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 23.5 gal/hour (88.9 l/hour) / 23.3 gal/hour (88.2 l/hour) / 23.8 gal/hour (90.1 l/hour) / 23.6 gal/hour (89.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 402.32 hp (300.0 kW) / 313.27 hp (233.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 42532 lbs (19292 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 359.53 hp (268.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 387.05 hp (288.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Challenger MT800C/MT900C published in 2008, by AGCO |
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