Challenger MT835

The Challenger MT835 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 729 ci 11.9 L engine. The rated power output is 340 hp 253.5 kW. Transmission: Caterpillar. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 40000 lbs 18144 kg.

Overview

	2002 - 2004 MT800 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2002 - 2004
MT800 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in USA

Challenger MT835 Engine
Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger MT835 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT835 Power
Engine (gross)	340 hp 253.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	275 hp 205.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	263.26 hp 196.3 kW
PTO (tested)	357.91 hp 266.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	305 gal 1154.4 L
	330 galOptOptional 1249.0 L
Hydraulic system	70 gal 264.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Capacity	70 gal 264.9 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	43.5 gpm 164.6 lpm
	59 gpmOptOptional 223.3 lpm
SCV flow	30 gpm 113.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IVN
Rear lift	19500 lbs 8845 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	118.1 inches 299 cm
Weight	40000 lbs 18144 kg
18-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	160
Batteries	3
Battery volts	12

References
MT800 Series published in 2002, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 729 ci / 11.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar C12
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	729 ci 11.9 L
Bore/Stroke	5.118x5.906 inches 130 x 150 mm
Power (gross)	340 hp 253.5 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.0:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Caterpillar

Transmission	Caterpillar
Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Challenger MT835 Tracks
Width	18 inches 45 cm
Width	27.5 inches 69 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.1 inches 299 cm
Length	265.9 inches 675 cm
Width	142.1 inches 360 cm
Height (cab)	138.1 inches 350 cm
Height (exhaust)	138.7 inches 352 cm
Ground clearance	18.7 inches 47 cm
Gauge	90 to 128 inches 228 to 325 cm

Challenger MT835 Weight
Shipping	40000 lbs 18144 kg
Ballasted	50000 lbs 22680 kg
Max capacity	60000 lbs 27216 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1823
Diesel 16-speed crawler April 2 - May 13, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1823 file
PTO performance
Max power	357.91 hp 266.9 kW
Fuel use	18.0 gal/hour 68.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	305.16 hp 227.6 kW
Fuel use	16.9 gal/hour 64.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	328.41 hp 244.9 kW
Fuel use	17.4 gal/hour 65.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	263.26 hp 196.3 kW
Fuel use	17.0 gal/hour 64.3 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	202.62 lbs 91 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT835 tractor photo