Challenger MT975B 2WD
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The Challenger MT975B is a tractor made by Challenger. Under the bonnet works a six-cylinder engine displacing 18.1 litres, producing 578 hp (425 kW). Rated power is reached at 1,800 rpm.
It will not go faster than 40 km/h — a working pace, not a travelling one. It measures 5.08 m across. Unladen, it tips the scales at 27,216 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 22.8 to 593 hp; with 578 hp, the MT975B sits at the top. Directly alongside are the MT865C with 532 hp below and the MT875C with 593 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | C15 ACERT Tier IIIcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 577.9 hp (425 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 18,124.1 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged / Air-to-Air Aftercooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 5,078correct |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,950.2correct |
| Unladen weight | 27,215.5 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | powershift transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Top speed | 39.6 km/hcorrect |
| System voltage | 12 Vcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 164.7 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 1,476.3 lcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.6 kW/t (425 kW / 27.2 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 100% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Challenger MT975B have?
The Challenger MT975B delivers 578 hp.
How much does the Challenger MT975B weigh?
The unladen weight is 27,216 kg.
What engine does the Challenger MT975B have?
6 cylinders, 18,124 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Challenger MT975B go?
Top speed is 39.6 km/h.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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