Compare/Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT665

Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT665

Verdict: Challenger MT585E vs Challenger MT665

The Challenger MT585E and the Challenger MT665 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT665 leads on rated power with 227 hp against 220 hp. Challenger MT665 holds more fuel (454.2 L vs 431.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT585E is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT665 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

227 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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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

136.5 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

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

127.1 kWReference

136.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

149.9 kWReference

168.9 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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Transmission

TechStarReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

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Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

165.4 kWReference

178.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

99.9 LReference

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Type

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

power shiftReference

Capacity

99.9 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

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

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Front lift (at ends)

3607 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

161.5 kWReference

172.5 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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8935 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2091Reference

Capacities

Fuel

431.5 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

41.6 LReference

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Fuel tank

431.5 LReference

454.2 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

41.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

297 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

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9752 kgReference

Front tire

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600/70R28Reference

Rear tire

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650/85R38Reference

Ag front

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600/70R28Reference

Ag rear

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650/85R38Reference

Length

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515 cmReference

Width

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249 cmReference

Height (cab)

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307 cmReference

Shipping weight

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9752 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

45.0 l/hourReference

55.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

8219 kgReference

9491 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.