Compare/McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl XTX165

McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl XTX165

Verdict: McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl XTX165

The McCormick Intl MTX185 and the McCormick Intl XTX165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 171 hp. McCormick Intl XTX165 is the lighter machine (6,500 kg vs 15,880 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick Intl MTX185 holds more fuel (347.1 L vs 299.0 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick Intl XTX165 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

McCormick Intl

Fit score

Best match

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McCormick Intl

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

171 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick IntlReference

McCormick Intl (a part of Argo)Reference

Gear 2-3 used for pull test.Reference

Four ranges with eight power shift gears in each range plus creeper. Power shuttle.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

347.1 LReference

299.0 LReference

Engine

146.0 kWReference

120.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

104.7 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

146.0 kWReference

120.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

800.2 NmReference

729.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

104.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

127.5 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

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127.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Boost Power

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127.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

XtraSpeedReference

XtraSpeed CreeperReference

Gears

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

48 forward and 40 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

119.3 kWReference

109.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

143.4 kWReference

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Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Pump flow

121.1 lpmReference

110.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Control

electronic lower link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

8328 kgReference

8000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

136.3 kWReference

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Valves

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3 or 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

287 cmReference

274 cmReference

Weight

7262 kgReference

6500 kgReference

Front tire

540/65R30Reference

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Rear tire

650/65R42Reference

600/65R38Reference

Ag front

540/65R30Reference

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Ag rear

650/65R42Reference

600/65R38Reference

Length

523 cmReference

520 cmReference

Shipping weight

7203 kgReference

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Width

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248 cmReference

Height (cab)

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289 cmReference

Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

36.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7084 kgReference

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XTX165 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate in the lower-right side of the cab, below the dashboard.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.