Challenger MT875E
The Challenger MT875E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 1027.5 ci 16.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 590 hp / 440.0 kW. Transmission: Caterpillar. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 42596 lbs 19321 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2014 - 2020
MT800E SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
MT800E Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Challenger MT875E Engine | |
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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 MT875E Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger MT875E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 590 hp
440.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 445.03 hp
331.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 561.47 hp
418.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | power differential |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear lift | 19500 lbs
8845 kg |
Drawbar | Cat. 4 |
Cat. 5 | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electronic |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 42596 lbs
19321 kg |
18-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 300 (2x 150) |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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) | 590 hp
440.0 kW |
Maximum Power | 637 hp
475.0 kW |
Torque | 2095 lb-ft
2840.8 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 MT875E Tracks | |
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Width | 18 inches
45 cm |
Width | 27.5 inches
69 cm |
Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Front axle | Bar |
Bar rear axle | |
Gauge | 90 to 128 inches
228 to 325 cm |
Challenger MT875E Weight | |
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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 2169 | |
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Diesel 16-speed crawler
October 26 - November 7, 2016
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2169 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 561.47 hp
418.7 kW |
Fuel use | 30.2 gal/hour
114.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 504.83 hp
376.5 kW |
Fuel use | 30.2 gal/hour
114.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 554.35 hp
413.4 kW |
Fuel use | 31.4 gal/hour
118.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 445.03 hp
331.9 kW |
Fuel use | 30.0 gal/hour
113.6 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 44282 lbs
20086 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Challenger MT875E based on its 590 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger MT875E.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.8 hrs
Approximately 10.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (330 gal / 1249.2 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Challenger MT875E Specification Unit Converter
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