Compare/Montana 2840 vs Montana R2844

Montana 2840 vs Montana R2844

Verdict: Montana 2840 vs Montana R2844

The Montana 2840 and the Montana R2844 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Montana R2844 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 24 hp. Montana 2840 is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 1,199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Montana R2844 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005). In short: choose the Montana R2844 for outright pulling power, or the Montana 2840 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

Montana

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Montana

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MontanaReference

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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MontanaReference

Engine

20.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Power

20.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dry dual elementReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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32.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Transmission

Type

synchro shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.7 kWReference

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Total flow

21.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Rear lift

723 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Pressure

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166.7 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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29.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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117.6 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1187 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Dimensions

Weight

1179 kgReference

396 kgReference

Front tire

6.0-14Reference

7-14,Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

11.2-24,Reference

Ag front

6.0-14Reference

7-14, 4PR (6-14)Reference

Ag rear

9.5-24Reference

11.2-24, 8PR (9.5-24)Reference

Length

293 cmReference

297 cmReference

Width

126 cmReference

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Height

236 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

29 cmReference

30 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

CT28

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similar McCormick Intl modelReference

Montana R2844 attachments

R2844 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

Montana MBH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Montana MBH76 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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175 cmReference

Digging depth

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243 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1288 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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909 kgReference

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.