Challenger MT965E
The Challenger MT965E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 1025 ci 16.8 L engine. The rated power output is 550 hp 410.1 kW. Transmission: Caterpillar. Operating weight: 47500 lbs 21546 kg.
Engine Power
550 hp
410.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
400 gal
1514.0 L
Transmission
Caterpillar
Operating Weight
47500 lbs
21546 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2014 - 2020
MT900E SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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2014 - 2020 | |
MT900E Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Challenger MT965E Engine | |
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AGCO Power 16.8L 12-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 400 gal
1514.0 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 52 gal
196.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Challenger MT965E Transmission | |
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16-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger MT965E Power | |
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Engine | 550 hp
410.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Pinnacle View Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000; AgCommand | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
Pump flow | 58 gpm
219.5 lpm |
85 gpmOptOptional
321.7 lpm | |
SCV flow | 37 gpm
140.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 19500 lbs
8845 kg |
Drawbar | Cat. 5 |
Cat. 4 OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 47500 lbs
21546 kg |
Front tire | 710/70R42 |
Rear tire | 710/70R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 300 *Twin 150A alternators. |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MT900E Series Articulated Tractors published in 2015, by Challenger |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1025 ci / 16.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 12-cylinder 48-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1025 ci
16.8 L |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction |
Power | 550 hp
410.1 kW |
Maximum Power | 591 hp
440.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Torque | 1917 lb-ft
2599.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Caterpillar
Transmission | Caterpillar |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Challenger MT965E Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 710/70R42. Rear: 710/70R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Rear axle | 5.7 inch diameter
144 mm |
Challenger MT965E Weight | |
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Shipping | 47500 lbs
21546 kg |
Max capacity | 60000 lbs
27216 kg |
Max Drawbar | 12500 lbs*Category 5
5670 kg |
10000 lbs*Category 4
4536 kg | |
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