Challenger MT865 Agricultural Crawler tractor Specs & Features

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Challenger MT865 Agricultural Crawler tractor Technical Specifications

Challenger MT865 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2002 – 2004.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger MT865 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 MT865 Production

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

Challenger MT865 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	500 hp 372.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	416 hp 310.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	378.75 hp 282.4 kW
PTO (tested):	523.60 hp 390.4 kW

Challenger MT865 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	160
Batteries:	4
Battery volts:	12

Challenger MT865 Mechanical

Chassis:

crawler

Steering:

power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmission:

16-speed full power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	330 gal 1249.1 L
Hydraulic system:	70 gal 264.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center load sensing
Capacity:	70 gal 264.9 L
Pressure:	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves:	4 to 6
Pump flow:	43.5 gpm 164.6 lpm
	59 gpm 223.3 lpm *Optional
SCV flow:	30 gpm 113.6 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	IVN
Rear lift:	19500 lbs 8845 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000 (1.75)

Challenger MT865 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar C18
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder 24-valve
liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement:	1105 ci 18.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.709×7.205 inches 145 x 183 mm
Emissions:	Tier 3
Power:	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

Challenger MT865 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Cat Powershift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse

Challenger MT865 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	118 inches 299 cm
Length:	265.9 inches 675 cm
Width:	140.9 inches 357 cm
Height:	138.1 inches 350 cm
Ground clearance:	14.4 inches 36 cm

Challenger MT865 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1847

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.

FAQ

Is Challenger MT865 a good tractor?

The Challenger MT865 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 MT865 take?

Check out the Challenger MT865 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 MT855

The Challenger MT865 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2002 – 2004