Challenger MT855E vs Claas Xerion 5000
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Challenger MT855E is more powerful than the Claas Xerion 5000: 490 HP versus 487 HP (+3 HP, +1%).
- The Challenger MT855E is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2009 for the Claas Xerion 5000.
- The Claas Xerion 5000 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 13866 kg versus 8845 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger MT855E | Claas Xerion 5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 490 HP | 487 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2020 | 2009+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 12 | — |
| Displacement | 16.8 L | 12.5 L |
| Weight | — | 13 399 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 845 kg | 13 866 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 350 cm |
| Length | — | 749 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |
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