Compare/Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT655B

Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT655B

Verdict: Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT655B

The Challenger MT585E and the Challenger MT655B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT655B leads on rated power with 225 hp against 220 hp. Challenger MT585E is the newer design (2015 vs 2005). In short: choose the Challenger MT655B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT585E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

220 hp

225 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 3.7 KPHReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

electrohydraulic front and rearReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

7724

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

164.1 kWReference

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Engine (max)

193.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

127.1 kWReference

160.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.4 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 134 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

164.1 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

193.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

127.1 kWReference

160.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

149.9 kWReference

167.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.252x5.276 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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193.9 kWReference

Power

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193.9 kWReference

Pre-heating

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1000W coolant heaterReference

Oil capacity

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67.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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33.7 LReference

Transmission

TechStarReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

165.4 kWReference

188.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

99.9 LReference

Type

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

99.9 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

SCV flow

99.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

189.2 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

7575 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

IIReference

Front lift (at ends)

3607 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

161.5 kWReference

184.5 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7076 kgReference

Front lift

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5488 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2031Reference

Capacities

Fuel

431.5 LReference

601.8 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

41.6 LReference

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Fuel tank

431.5 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

41.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

297 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

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19550 to 20290 poundsReference

Front tire

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380/85R34Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R46Reference

Ag front

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380/85R34Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Length

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523 cmReference

Width

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299 cmReference

Height (cab)

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313 cmReference

Ground clearance

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56 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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8867 kgReference

Operating

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9203 kgReference

Ballasted

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12056 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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2549 kgReference

Max front axle

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4926 kgReference

Max rear axle

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7731 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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150Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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775Reference

Test results

Fuel use

45.0 l/hourReference

51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

8219 kgReference

11165 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Rated Power

220 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

180 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

50 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed-Center Load SensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

4 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIINReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

7,575 kgReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIINReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

TRUEReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3,000Reference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.