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Challenger MT865E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT865E
Brand: Challenger

Overview

The Challenger MT865E is an agricultural crawler tractor produced in Jackson, Minnesota, between 2014 and 2020. It features a 16.8L AGCO Power 12-cylinder diesel engine rated at 540 gross horsepower and utilizes a Caterpillar 16-speed full power shift transmission.

Ideal Applications

High-Output Engine Specifications: Equipped with a turbocharged 12-cylinder AGCO Power engine, the MT865E produces a gross 540 hp and a tested maximum PTO output of 521.27 hp at 2900 psi hydraulic pressure.

Tested Drawbar and Pull Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum pull of 45,720 lbs and a maximum drawbar performance of 461.12 hp.

Crawler Configuration and Track Options: The mechanical drive system is a crawler type with power differential steering, supporting track widths ranging from 18 inches to 36 inches on a gauge of 90 to 128 inches.

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	583 hp (434.7 kW)
Power (gross)	540 hp (402.7 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1917 lb-ft (2599.5 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
Drawbar (tested)	392.12 hp (292.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	540 hp (402.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	425 hp (316.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	521.27 hp (388.7 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 MT865E Tracks

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

Challenger MT865E 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 2168

Description	Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 21 - 28, 2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 2168 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test.
Fuel use	28.9 gal/hour (109.4 l/hour) / 27.6 gal/hour (104.5 l/hour) / 29.4 gal/hour (111.3 l/hour) / 27.6 gal/hour (104.5 l/hour)
Max power	521.27 hp (388.7 kW) / 392.12 hp (292.4 kW)
Max pull	43640 lbs (19795 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	451.47 hp (336.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	517.85 hp (386.2 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 #2168

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Test Date: October 21 - 28, 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)

521.27 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

451.47 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

517.85 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,787 lb-ft (2,422 Nm)
Torque Rise	58.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	451.47	336.66	2100	1061	27.57	1.04
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	517.85	386.16	1979	1000	29.41	0.94
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	521.27	388.71	1900		28.94	0.87

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
451.47	2100	27.57	0.43	16.37	1.04
391.32	2141	25.07	0.45	15.61	0.77
296.46	2163	21.15	0.50	14.02	0.43
198.15	2170	16.80	0.59	11.80	0.34
99.50	2178	12.62	0.89	7.88	0.10
1.88	2184	8.39	31.32	0.22	0.07

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed - 6th Gear	392.12	292.40	33,441	149	4.40	3.90	49	173
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 6th ...	308.08	229.73	25,061	111	4.61	1.90	56	180
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 6th ...	208.76	155.67	16,709	74	4.69	0.80	58	171
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 10...	307.32	229.16	25,201	112	4.57	1.90	57	174
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 10...	208.64	155.58	16,766	75	4.67	0.80	59	173

Unballasted At 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Kg Kw H	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp Air Dry F
4th	360.24	268.63	43,640	194.12	3.10	2098	9.30	0.02	174	28.86	0.01	13.12	0.32	2.59	0.53	4.98	59
5th	384.74	286.90	37,474	166.69	3.85	2100	5.30	0.02	173	29.10	0.01	13.99	0.30	2.76	0.50	6.20	54
6th	392.12	292.40	33,441	148.75	4.40	2098	3.90	0.02	173	29.11	0.01	14.21	0.30	2.80	0.49	7.07	49
7th	388.92	290.02	29,087	129.39	5.01	2100	2.90	0.02	173	29.13	0.01	14.09	0.30	2.78	0.50	8.06	47
8th	392.70	292.84	25,915	115.27	5.69	2099	2.20	0.02	173	29.13	0.01	14.18	0.30	2.79	0.49	9.15	46
9th	385.11	287.17	22,464	99.92	6.43	2099	1.60	0.02	173	29.12	0.01	13.96	0.31	2.75	0.50	10.35	51
10th	386.97	288.56	19,974	88.85	7.27	2099	1.20	0.02	173	29.11	0.01	14.03	0.30	2.76	0.50	11.69	52
11th	375.92	280.32	17,148	76.28	8.22	2099	0.80	0.02	173	29.11	0.02	13.69	0.31	2.70	0.51	13.23	53

Unballasted At 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Kg Kw H	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp Air Dry F
4th	353.40	263.53	45,720	203.37	2.90	2070	13.90	0.02	174	28.86	0.01	12.70	0.34	2.50	0.55	4.66	58
5th	404.11	301.34	43,159	191.98	3.52	1998	9.30	0.02	175	28.85	0.01	14.26	0.30	2.81	0.49	5.66	60
6th	437.99	326.61	42,218	187.79	3.90	1952	8.60	0.02	176	28.83	0.01	14.86	0.29	2.93	0.47	6.27	59
7th	446.52	332.97	38,133	169.62	4.39	1901	6.00	0.02	176	28.82	0.01	15.30	0.28	3.01	0.46	7.07	61
8th	457.85	341.42	34,074	151.57	5.04	1900	4.20	0.02	177	28.83	0.01	15.67	0.27	3.09	0.45	8.11	62
9th	456.90	340.71	29,838	132.72	5.74	1900	2.90	0.02	177	28.82	0.01	15.73	0.27	3.10	0.45	9.24	64
10th	461.12	343.85	26,555	118.12	6.51	1900	2.30	0.02	178	28.83	0.01	15.87	0.27	3.13	0.44	10.48	64
11th	451.50	336.68	22,904	101.88	7.40	1900	1.60	0.02	178	28.82	0.01	15.42	0.28	3.04	0.45	11.90	65
12th	452.84	337.68	20,334	90.45	8.35	1900	1.20	0.02	178	28.82	0.01	15.58	0.27	3.07	0.45	13.44	65

Engine

Make	AGCO Power
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
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
Speeds	16 forward (24.86 mph max)
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

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

Sound Levels

Bystander	88.70 dB(A)
At No Load In 6th Gear	73.90 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Ballast	Tested without ballast

Challenger MT865E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Challenger MT865E Tracks

Challenger MT865E Weight

Dimensions & Tracks

OCED Tractor Test 2168

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 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks