Challenger MT975B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT975B is a powerful tractor built for big jobs on the farm. It has a strong Caterpillar C18 engine with 6 cylinders that can produce up to 584.72 hp. This engine is turbocharged and cooled by liquid, which helps it work hard without overheating. The tractor uses diesel fuel and has a special system to clean the air it takes in.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 59,820 lb. It's 298 inches long, 200 inches wide, and 151 inches tall. The MT975B has a transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. It also has wet disc brakes that work well even in muddy conditions. The hydraulic system is designed to handle tough jobs, and the hitch can connect to many types of farm equipment. In tests, this tractor showed it could pull very heavy loads while still being fuel-efficient.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 585 hp (436.0 kW)

Transmission: selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Operating Weight: 59820 lb (27134 kg)

Fuel Type: diesel

Challenger MT975B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger MT975B is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.6K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger MT975B is Excellent. It is greater than 100% 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 MT975B is Excellent. It is greater than 100% 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 MT975B is Below Average. It is greater than 18% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
C18
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
inline
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged / Air-to-Air Aftercooled
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
585 hp (436.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4