Compare/Montana 3040 vs Montana R2844

Montana 3040 vs Montana R2844

Verdict: Montana 3040 vs Montana R2844

The Montana 3040 and the Montana R2844 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Montana 3040 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Montana R2844 is the lighter machine (1,199 kg vs 1,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Montana 3040 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Montana R2844 is the newer design (2007 vs 2004). In short: choose the Montana 3040 for outright pulling power, or the Montana R2844 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Montana

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Montana

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MontanaReference

Manufacturer

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry dual elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sync shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

29.6 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1350 kgReference

1187 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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

Steering flow

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13.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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117.6 barReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

1550 kgReference

396 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

7-14,Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24,Reference

Ag front

8-16Reference

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

Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

27x8.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

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Industrial front

28x8.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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Length

330 cmReference

297 cmReference

Height

222 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

30 cmReference

Montana 3040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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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.