Challenger MT965C Specs ( 2009-2014 )
Overview
The Challenger MT965C is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured between 2009 and 2014 in Jackson, Minnesota, featuring a 525 hp Caterpillar 18.1L 6-cylinder diesel engine. The machine is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission, articulated power steering, and a closed-center hydraulic system with a total flow of 43.5 gpm. It has a listed shipping weight of 39,767 lbs and a maximum weight capacity of 60,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and Pull Performance:
According to OCED Test 1930A, the tractor achieved a maximum pull of 52,317 lbs and a tested drawbar power of 444.88 hp using the 10th gear.
High-Capacity Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine has a displacement of 1,106 cubic inches and is paired with a 390-gallon fuel tank with a tested fuel consumption rate of up to 29.1 gallons per hour.
Axle and Hitch Configuration:
The tractor features 5.7 by 118-inch front and rear bar axles and a Type III/IVN rear hitch with a lift capacity of 19,500 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $320,540 in 2009 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 18.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 390 gal (1476.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.71x7.2 inches (145 x 183 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar C18 ACERT / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1106 ci (18.1 L) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Power | 525 hp (391.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 444.88 hp (331.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 425 hp (316.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 501.68 hp (374.1 kW) |
Transmission
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear optional |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump 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 | 19,500 lbs (8845 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III/IVN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 185 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 710/70R42 / 800/70R38 |
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| Ag rear | 710/70R42 / 800/70R38 |
| Bar rear axle | 5.7 by 118 inches (144 by 2997 mm) |
| Front axle | Bar: 5.7 by 118 inches (144 by 2997 mm) |
| Height (cab) | 151 inches (383 cm) |
| Length | 298 inches (756 cm) |
| Max weight | 60000 lbs (27216 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 39,767 lbs (18038 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 155.5 inches (394 cm) |
| Width | 200 inches (508 cm) |
| Front tire | 710/70R42 |
| Rear tire | 710/70R42 |
| Weight | 39,767 lbs (18038 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 155.5 inches (394 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1930A
| Description | Diesel power shift 4WDJune 2 - 19, 2008Link: OCED Tractor Test 1930A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 10 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 28.4 gal/hour (107.5 l/hour) / 27.9 gal/hour (105.6 l/hour) / 29.1 gal/hour (110.1 l/hour) / 28.7 gal/hour (108.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 501.68 hp (374.1 kW) / 444.88 hp (331.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 52317 lbs (23730 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 440.32 hp (328.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 478.49 hp (356.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Challenger MT800C/MT900C published in 2008, by AGCO |
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