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Challenger MT855E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT855E
Brand: Challenger

Overview

The Challenger MT855E is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured in Jackson, Minnesota, between 2014 and 2020. It is equipped with an AGCO Power 16.8L 12-cylinder diesel engine and a 16-speed Caterpillar full power shift transmission. The machine supports a maximum weight capacity of 55,913 lbs and features a standard air-conditioned cab.

Ideal Applications

Engine and Power Output: The 16.8L turbocharged diesel engine is Tier IV emissions compliant and recorded a tested maximum PTO performance of 453.59 hp at 1,500 torque RPM.

Transmission and Drawbar Performance: Utilizing a 16-forward and 4-reverse gear transmission, the tractor achieved a tested maximum pull of 45,157 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 403.06 hp.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The system features a closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic pump with a 58.1 gpm flow rate and a rear lift capacity of 19,500 lbs on a Category 4 drawbar.

Production

Description	Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 16.8L 12-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	30.5 gal (115.4 L)
Fuel tank	330 gal (1249.0 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.370x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Description	AGCO Power / turbocharged diesel / 12-cylinder 48-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	1027.5 ci (16.8 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power	529 hp (394.5 kW)
Power (gross)	490 hp (365.4 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1740 lb-ft (2359.4 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
Drawbar (tested)	360.27 hp (268.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	490 hp (365.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	400 hp (298.3 kW)
PTO (tested)	453.59 hp (338.2 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.
Drive	crawler
Steering	power differential

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	58.1 gpm (219.9 lpm)
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat. 4
Rear lift	19500 lbs (8845 kg)

PTO

Clutch	electronic
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	4
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	300 (2x 150)
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Bar rear axle
Front axle	Bar
Gauge	90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm)

Challenger MT855E Tracks

Width	18 inches (45 cm) / 27.5 inches (69 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm)

Challenger MT855E Weight

Max capacity	55913 lbs (25362 kg)
Max Drawbar	10000 lbs (Cat. 4) (4536 kg)
Shipping	42596 lbs (19321 kg)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	18-inch tracks
Weight	42596 lbs (19321 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1048

Description	Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 28 - November 7, 2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 1048 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use	24.0 gal/hour (90.8 l/hour) / 25.5 gal/hour (96.5 l/hour) / 25.9 gal/hour (98.0 l/hour) / 25.5 gal/hour (96.5 l/hour)
Max power	453.59 hp (338.2 kW) / 360.27 hp (268.7 kW)
Max pull	45157 lbs (20483 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	409.08 hp (305.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	444.47 hp (331.4 kW)

References

Description	MT700E & MT800E Series Challenger Track Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO / Challenger MT800E Series Tractors published in 2013, by AGCO / MT800E Series Tractors published in 2017, by AGCO / Challenger X-Edition published in 2015, by AGCO

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2167

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Test Date: October 28 to November 7, 2016

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

453.59 hp

@ 1599 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

409.08 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

444.47 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,564 lb-ft (2,121 Nm)
Torque Rise	52.9%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	409.08	305.05	2100	1061	25.53	0.80
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	444.47	331.44	1979	1000	25.87	0.67
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	453.59	338.24	1599		23.96	0.67

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
409.08	2100	25.53	0.44	16.03	0.80
353.53	2134	23.33	0.46	15.15	0.55
268.56	2161	19.76	0.52	13.59	0.39
179.55	2169	15.96	0.62	11.25	0.29
90.10	2177	12.05	0.94	7.48	0.20
1.92	2181	8.12	29.56	0.24	0.12

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—6th Gear	360.27	30,305	4.46	2.50	0.02	58
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6th Ge...	280.76	22,681	4.64	1.30	0.01	63
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6th Ge...	189.89	15,155	4.70	0.60	0.02	64
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th...	280.85	22,716	4.64	1.30	0.02	63
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th...	189.87	15,167	4.70	0.50	0.02	65

Unballasted At 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
3rd	285.43	45,157	2.38	13.00	0.02	28.53	2126	11.88	0.59	61	174
4th	336.80	39,272	3.22	5.90	0.02	28.54	2099	13.19	0.53	59	174
5th	355.57	34,048	3.92	3.80	0.02	28.54	2099	13.90	0.50	60	174
6th	360.27	30,305	4.46	2.50	0.02	28.55	2100	14.11	0.50	58	174
7th	356.13	26,341	5.07	1.90	0.02	28.56	2100	13.95	0.50	58	174
8th	359.06	23,454	5.74	1.40	0.02	28.55	2100	14.01	0.50	58	174
9th	354.28	20,524	6.47	1.00	0.02	28.55	2101	13.86	0.51	59	174
10th	353.55	18,154	7.30	0.80	0.02	28.56	2101	13.87	0.51	59	174
11th	341.04	15,507	8.25	0.60	0.02	28.57	2099	13.42	0.52	59	174

Unballasted At 1600 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
3rd	289.83	45,144	2.41	11.70	0.02	28.55	2126	12.08	0.58	60	174
4th	341.38	42,942	2.99	9.80	0.02	28.53	2030	13.25	0.53	61	175
5th	373.28	41,275	3.40	8.00	0.02	28.53	1903	14.63	0.48	62	176
6th	380.15	40,030	3.57	6.40	0.02	28.65	1747	15.55	0.45	58	175
7th	386.31	39,178	3.70	6.10	0.02	28.66	1601	16.14	0.43	59	176
8th	399.61	35,294	4.25	4.30	0.02	28.66	1600	16.54	0.42	55	175
9th	399.11	30,955	4.84	2.90	0.02	28.64	1600	16.57	0.42	56	176
10th	403.06	27,559	5.49	2.30	0.02	28.64	1599	16.75	0.42	56	175
11th	396.14	23,878	6.22	1.70	0.02	28.64	1600	16.51	0.42	64	177
12th	399.29	21,285	7.04	1.30	0.02	28.66	1600	16.70	0.42	65	177
13th	398.20	17,753	8.41	0.80	0.02	28.64	1600	16.68	0.42	66	177

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	30.20	768
b	21.70	550
c	41.40	1051
d	39.40	1000
e	12.40	315
f	11.80	300
g	35.00	890
h	0.40	10
i	23.00	585
j	23.20	590
k	29.00	737
l	53.90	1369
m	26.60	676
n	36.60	929
o	9.00	230
p	50.20	1275
q	46.50	1181
r	55.90	1421

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	twelve cylinder vee with 4 turbochargers, two stage air to water aftercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	1026 cu in (16838 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	tracklayer-rubber tracked
Steering	electro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	43,840 lbs ( 19,872 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	90.00 dB(A)
At No Load In 6th Gear	73.30 dB(A)

Challenger MT855E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Challenger MT855E Tracks

Challenger MT855E Weight

Dimensions & Tracks

OCED Tractor Test 1048

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted At 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted At 1600 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks