Challenger MT855: all source data

All 64 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in USA
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed full power shift
Power
Engine (gross)450 hp | 335.6 kW
PTO (claimed)374 hp | 278.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)346.83 hp | 258.6 kW
PTO (tested)452.31 hp | 337.3 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel305 gal | 1154.4 L
Fuel330 gal | 1249.0 L
Hydraulic system70 gal | 264.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center load sensing
Capacity70 gal | 264.9 L
Pressure2900 psi | 200.0 bar
Rear valves4 to 6
Pump flow43.5 gpm | 164.6 lpm
Pump flow59 gpm | 223.3 lpm
SCV flow30 gpm | 113.6 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIVN
Rear lift19500 lbs | 8845 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.1 inches | 299 cm
Weight41000 lbs | 18597 kg
(no label)18-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps160
Batteries4
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar C16
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement893 ci | 14.6 L
Bore/Stroke5.402x6.50 inches | 137 x 165 mm
Power (gross)450 hp | 335.6 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression15.8:1
Rated RPM2100
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionCaterpillar
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Tracks
Width18 inches | 45 cm
Width27.5 inches | 69 cm
Width30 inches | 76 cm
Width36 inches | 91 cm
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.1 inches | 299 cm
Length265.9 inches | 675 cm
Width142.1 inches | 360 cm
Height (cab)138.1 inches | 350 cm
Height (exhaust)138.7 inches | 352 cm
Ground clearance18.7 inches | 47 cm
Gauge90 to 128 inches | 228 to 325 cm
Weight
Shipping41000 lbs | 18597 kg
Ballasted50000 lbs | 22680 kg
Max capacity (Max)60000 lbs | 27216 kg