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Challenger MT856

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May 10, 2026

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Engine power556.5 hp
Weight42000 lbs
Displacement933.70 ci / 15.300 L
Transmissioncontinuously-variable transmission
Actual manufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)

Overview

Manufacturer: Challenger

Actual manufacturer: Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Model: MT856

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production status: Current

Production years: 2021

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 42000 lbs

Fuel tank: 350 gal / 1324.8 L

DEF capacity: 35.7 gal / 135.1 L

Engine

Power: 556.5 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 6

Displacement: 933.70 ci / 15.300 L

Torque: 1991 lb·ft / 2699.8 Nm

Torque RPM: 1450 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 675 cm

Width: 294 cm

Height: 375 cm

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 299 cm

Ground clearance: 35 cm

Front tire: Not available

Rear tire: Not available

Transmission

Type: continuously-variable transmission

Name: Accu-VT

Gears: infinite forward and reverse

Forward gears: Not available

Reverse gears: Not available

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: Not available / Not available

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 1000/1000E

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 58.1 gpm / 219.9 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: closed center pressure-flow compensated; pressure: 2900 psi | 200.0 bar; pump flow: 58.1 gpm | 219.9 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: Crawler

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: Not available

Steering: Not available

Brakes: Not available

Cab: Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: 325 A

Battery volts: 12 V