Taking it to Tier 3: challenger launches Tier 3 MT800B tractors; power boost results in new 570hp top end.(ag equipment)

From: Diesel Progress North American Edition | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Geske, Dawn M. | Copyright information

Launching the first generation of its Tier 3 track-driven tractors, AGCO Corp. subsidiary Challenger has introduced the B series, an upgrade of its MT800 line, the largest hp tractors offered by the company. Power has been boosted throughout the MT800B lineup with an additional 60 hp at the top of the range from the new 570 hp MT875B tractor that was added to the series.

The power increase from the MT800 to the MT800B was the result of going to a Tier 3 engine, said Tony...

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