Challenger MT855E

The Challenger MT855E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 1027.5 ci 16.8 L engine. The rated power output is 490 hp 365.4 kW. Transmission: Caterpillar. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 42596 lbs 19321 kg.

Overview

	2014 - 2020 MT800E SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2014 - 2020
MT800E Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor

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

Challenger MT855E Engine
AGCO Power 16.8L 12-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	330 gal 1249.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	30.5 gal 115.4 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT855E Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT855E Power
Engine (gross)	490 hp 365.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	400 hp 298.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	360.27 hp 268.7 kW
PTO (tested)	453.59 hp 338.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Steering	power differential
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	58.1 gpm 219.9 lpm
	85 gpm (optional) 321.7 lpm
SCV flow	26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
	36 gpm (optional) 136.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear lift	19500 lbs 8845 kg
Drawbar	Cat. 4
	Cat. 5

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

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	42596 lbs 19321 kg
18-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

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

References
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 1027.5 ci / 16.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO Power
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 12-cylinder 48-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	1027.5 ci 16.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.370x5.709 inches 111 x 145 mm
Emissions	Tier IV
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Power (gross)	490 hp 365.4 kW
Maximum Power	529 hp 394.5 kW
Torque	1740 lb-ft 2359.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Caterpillar

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

Dimensions

Challenger MT855E Tracks
Width	18 inches 45 cm
Width	27.5 inches 69 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm

Dimensions
Front axle	Bar
Bar rear axle
Gauge	90 to 128 inches 228 to 325 cm

Challenger MT855E Weight
Shipping	42596 lbs 19321 kg
Max capacity	55913 lbs 25362 kg
Max Drawbar	10000 lbs (Cat. 4) 4536 kg
	12500 lbs (Cat. 5) 5670 kg

Tests

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

Photos

Challenger MT855E tractor photo