Compare/Challenger MT655B vs Challenger MT735

Challenger MT655B vs Challenger MT735

Verdict: Challenger MT655B vs Challenger MT735

The Challenger MT655B and the Challenger MT735 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT735 leads on rated power with 235 hp against 225 hp. Challenger MT735 is the lighter machine (12,784 kg vs 19,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT655B is the newer design (2005 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT735 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT655B 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

225 hp

235 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

CaterpillarReference

Pull at 3.7 KPHReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electrohydraulic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

193.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

160.8 kWReference

119.6 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

112 x 149 mmReference

Power

193.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

1000W coolant heaterReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

67.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

33.7 LReference

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Max power

160.8 kWReference

119.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

167.6 kWReference

139.2 kWReference

Fuel tank

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787.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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175.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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132.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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175.2 kWReference

Transmission

TechStarReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

30 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

164.1 kWReference

138.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

188.2 kWReference

160.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

99.9 LReference

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Type

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

creeperReference

Capacity

99.9 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

Total flow

147.6 lpmReference

164.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7076 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift

5488 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2031Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

184.5 kWReference

149.6 kWReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

601.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

19550 to 20290 poundsReference

12784 kgReference

Front tire

380/85R34Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

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Ag front

380/85R34Reference

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Ag rear

480/80R46Reference

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Length

523 cmReference

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Width

299 cmReference

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Height (cab)

313 cmReference

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Ground clearance

56 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

109 by 2997 mmReference

4064 mmReference

Rear tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Shipping

8867 kgReference

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Operating

9203 kgReference

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Ballasted

12056 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

2549 kgReference

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Max front axle

4926 kgReference

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Max rear axle

7731 kgReference

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Gauge

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304 to 406 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

150Reference

160Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

775Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

51.1 l/hourReference

42.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

11165 kgReference

11884 kgReference

MT735 Serial Numbers

2002

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AKN20000Reference

2003

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AKN30000Reference

2004

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AKN40000Reference

Location:

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On main tractor frame, front left side.Reference

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.