Challenger MT855E Agricultural Crawler tractor Specs & Features

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Challenger MT855E Agricultural Crawler tractor Technical Specifications

Challenger MT855E is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2014 – 2020.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger MT855E covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Challenger MT855E Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Type:	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory:	Jackson, Minnesota, USA

Challenger MT855E Power

Engine:
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

Challenger MT855E Electrical

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

Challenger MT855E Mechanical

Chassis:

crawler

Steering:

power differential

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmission:

16-speed full power shift

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 321.7 lpm (optional)
SCV flow:	26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
	36 gpm 136.3 lpm (optional)

Tracktor Hitch

Rear lift:	19500 lbs 8845 kg
Drawbar:	Cat. 4
	Cat. 5

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Clutch:	electronic
Rear RPM:	1000 (1.75)

Challenger MT855E Engine detail

Engine Detail
AGCO Power
turbocharged diesel
12-cylinder 48-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	1027.5 ci 16.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.370×5.709 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

Challenger MT855E Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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

Challenger MT855E Dimensions

Front axle:	Bar
Rear axle:	Bar
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 4536 kg (Cat. 4)
	12500 lbs 5670 kg (Cat. 5)

Challenger MT855E Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1048

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.

FAQ

Is Challenger MT855E a good tractor?

The Challenger MT855E is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of AGCO) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of AGCO) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Challenger MT855E take?

Check out the Challenger MT855E oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Challenger (a part of AGCO) made the MT845E

The Challenger MT855E was an agricultural tractor model made from 2014 – 2020