Compare/Montana 3240 vs Montana R2844

Montana 3240 vs Montana R2844

Verdict: Montana 3240 vs Montana R2844

The Montana 3240 and the Montana R2844 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Montana 3240 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 28 hp. Montana R2844 is the lighter machine (1,199 kg vs 1,206 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Montana R2844 holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Montana R2844 is the newer design (2007 vs 2004). In short: choose the Montana 3240 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

32 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MontanaReference

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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MontanaReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

32.2 LReference

Engine

23.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.7 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry dual elementReference

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

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sync shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

21.8 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

723 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

Weight

1206 kgReference

396 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

7-14,Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2-24,Reference

Ag front

7-14Reference

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

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

24x8.5-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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Length

293 cmReference

297 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

30 cmReference

Height

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231 cmReference

Montana 3240 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.