Challenger MT965C

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT965C is a powerful tractor built for big farm jobs. It has a strong Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine with 6 cylinders and 525 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and diesel-powered, giving it lots of muscle for tough work. The tractor has a Caterpillar Powershift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, making it easy to find the right speed for any task.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 50,890 pounds. It's about 25 feet long, 16.5 feet wide, and 12.5 feet tall. The MT965C has large 520/85R46 tires on both the front and back. It has a strong hydraulic system that can lift heavy equipment. The tractor also has an electric starter and a category III/IVN hitch for attaching tools. In tests, it showed impressive power and fuel efficiency, especially when pulling heavy loads.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 525 hp (391.5 kW)

Transmission: Caterpillar Powershift

Operating Weight: 50890 lb (23083 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Challenger MT965C vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger MT965C is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger MT965C is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger MT965C is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger MT965C is Below Average. It is greater than 18% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
C18 ACERT
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
1105 ci (18.1 L)
Bore
5.71 in (145.0 mm)
Stroke
7.21 in (183.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
525 hp (391.5 kW)
Tested Power Output
502 hp (374.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Caterpillar Powershift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

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