Challenger MT835B

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT835B is a sturdy tractor made by Challenger (a part of AGCO). Powered by a Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine, it is turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled. With a gross power of 350hp, this liquid-cooled inline engine has 6 cylinders and an engine displacement of 928ci. The tractor sports an electro-hydraulic power steering and a full power shift transmission, offering 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. Its hydraulic wet disc brakes ensure optimal stopping power. The tractor has a width of 140.9 inches, length of 265.9 inches, and height of 138.1 inches. The operating weight is approximately 41000 lbs. Although the hitch type is optional, it belongs to the III/IVN category.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 350

Transmission: Full power shift

Operating Weight: 41000

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Challenger MT835B Tractor

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model: C15 ACERT
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled inline
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged and Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 928
Bore (in): 5.402
Stroke (in): 6.752
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 350

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 265.9
Width (in): 140.9
Height (in): 138.1
Operating Weight (lb): 41000

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Optional
Hitch Category: III/IVN
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: 12 volts
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center PFC

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 17 - November 2, 2005

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 362.83 HP (270.56 kW) at 1851 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 21.93 Gal/hr (83.03 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.426 lb/hp.hr (0.259 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency: 16.55 Hp.hr/gal (3.26 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power (6th Gear): 276.33 HP (206.06 kW) with a drawbar pull of 22811 lbs (101.47 kN) and a speed of 4.54 mph (7.31 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.519 lb/hp.hr (0.315 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.60 Hp.hr/gal (2.68 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1261 lb.-ft. (1710 Nm) at 1250 rpm
Torque Rise: 61.2%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 20936 lbs (93.1 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 59.6 GPM (225.6 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed with high flow option
Hydraulic Power: 81.9 HP (61.1 kW) at delivery pressure of 2438 psi (168 bar)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2005). Test 1860: Challenger MT835B Diesel. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/348