Challenger MT856

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT856 is a powerful agricultural tractor built for tough jobs. It's a crawler tractor, which means it uses tracks instead of wheels. This helps it move well on different types of ground. The MT856 has a special transmission that lets it change speeds smoothly without gears.

Under the hood, the MT856 has a strong MAN D3876 diesel engine. This engine has 6 cylinders and is turbocharged, which means it can produce a lot of power. It can make up to 556.5 horsepower, which is very high for a tractor. The engine is liquid-cooled to keep it running well even when working hard. The tractor is big, measuring 266 inches long, 116.1 inches wide, and 148 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 42,000 pounds, which helps it grip the ground well.
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Key Specifications

Category: None

Power Output: 556 hp (415.0 kW)

Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission

Operating Weight: 42000 lb (19051 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger MT856 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger MT856 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger MT856 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger MT856 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger MT856 is Poor. It is greater than 10% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MAN
Model
D3876
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
934 ci (15.3 L)
Bore
5.43 in (137.9 mm)
Stroke
6.69 in (169.9 mm)
Rated RPM
1730
Power Output
556 hp (415.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Continuously-variable transmission
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite