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Challenger MT855 Specs ( 2002-2004 )

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Production

Description Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in USA
Manufacturer Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke 5.402x6.50 inches (137 x 165 mm)
Compression 15.8:1
Description Caterpillar C16 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 893 ci (14.6 L)
Power (gross) 450 hp (335.6 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 346.83 hp (258.6 kW)
Engine (gross) 450 hp (335.6 kW)
PTO (claimed) 374 hp (278.9 kW)
PTO (tested) 452.31 hp (337.3 kW)

Transmission

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

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive crawler

Capacity

Fuel 305 gal (1154.4 L)
Hydraulic system 70 gal (264.9 L)

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Rear lift 19500 lbs (8845 kg)
Rear Type IVN

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000 (1.75)

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

Gauge 90 to 128 inches (228 to 325 cm)
Ground clearance 18.7 inches (47 cm)
Height (cab) 138.1 inches (350 cm)
Height (exhaust) 138.7 inches (352 cm)
Length 265.9 inches (675 cm)
Wheelbase 118.1 inches (299 cm)
Width 142.1 inches (360 cm)

Challenger MT855 Tracks

Width 18 inches (45 cm) / 27.5 inches (69 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm)

Challenger MT855 Weight

Ballasted 50000 lbs (22680 kg)
Max capacity 60000 lbs (27216 kg)
Shipping 41000 lbs (18597 kg)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description 18-inch tracks
Weight 41000 lbs (18597 kg)
Wheelbase 118.1 inches (299 cm)

MT855 Serial Numbers

2002 BACC20000
2003 BCC30000
2004 BCC40000
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.

OCED Tractor Test 1814

Description Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 9 - November 15, 2002Link: OCED Tractor Test 1814 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use 23.3 gal/hour (88.2 l/hour) / 22.5 gal/hour (85.2 l/hour) / 23.1 gal/hour (87.4 l/hour) / 22.6 gal/hour (85.5 l/hour)
Max power 452.31 hp (337.3 kW) / 346.83 hp (258.6 kW)
Max pull 42798 lbs (19413 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 401.36 hp (299.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 428.30 hp (319.4 kW)

References

Description MT800 Series published in 2002, by AGCO