Challenger MT865B

The Challenger MT865B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 1105 ci 18.1 L engine. The rated power output is 510 hp 380.3 kW. Transmission: Cat Powershift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 42200 lbs 19141 kg.

Overview

	2005 - 2008 MT800B SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2005 - 2008
MT800B Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor

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

Challenger MT865B Engine
Caterpillar 18.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	330 gal 1249.0 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT865B Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT865B Power
Engine (gross)	510 hp 380.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	425 hp 316.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	391.12 hp 291.7 kW
PTO (tested)	543.77 hp 405.5 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Hydraulics
Type	closed center PFC
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves	4 to 6
Total flow	43.5 gpm 164.6 lpm
	59 gpmOptOptional 223.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IVN
Rear lift	19500 lbs 8845 kg

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

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Weight	42200 lbs 19141 kg
27.5-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	185
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT800B Series published in 2005, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 1105 ci / 18.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar C18
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	1105 ci 18.1 L
Bore/Stroke	5.709x7.205 inches 145 x 183 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Power (gross)	510 hp 380.3 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	1835 lb-ft 2488.3 Nm
Torque RPM	1251
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Cat Powershift

Transmission	Cat Powershift
Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT865B Tracks
Width	27.5 inches 69 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Length	265.9 inches 675 cm
Width	140.9 inches 357 cm
Height	138.1 inches 350 cm
Shipping weight	42200 lbs 19141 kg
Max weight	50000 lbs 22680 kg
Ground clearance	14.4 inches 36 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1847
Diesel 16-speed crawler April 8 - May 3, 2005 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1847 file
PTO performance
Max power	543.77 hp 405.5 kW
Fuel use	28.7 gal/hour 108.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	455.61 hp 339.7 kW
Fuel use	26.0 gal/hour 98.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	502.23 hp 374.5 kW
Fuel use	27.6 gal/hour 104.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	391.12 hp 291.7 kW
Fuel use	25.9 gal/hour 98.0 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	41871 lbs 18992 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT865B tractor photo