Compare/Montana 4540 vs Montana R4944

Montana 4540 vs Montana R4944

Verdict: Montana 4540 vs Montana R4944

The Montana 4540 and the Montana R4944 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Montana R4944 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 45 hp. Montana R4944 is the lighter machine (1,624 kg vs 1,730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Montana 4540 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Montana R4944 is the newer design (2007 vs 2004). In short: choose the Montana R4944 for outright pulling power, or the Montana 4540 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

45 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MontanaReference

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

—

MontanaReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 95 mmReference

88 x 103 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry dual elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugReference

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

35.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sync shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

31.9 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1480 kgReference

1249 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Pressure

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176.5 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Steering flow

—

15.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

—

142.2 barReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

174 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1730 kgReference

396 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

8-18,4PR (8-16)Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

12.4-24,6PR (12.4-24)Reference

Ag front

8-16Reference

8-18,4PR (8-16)Reference

Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

12.4-24,6PR (12.4-24)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

333 cmReference

320 cmReference

Height

222 cmReference

243 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

38 cmReference

Montana 4540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

CT47

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similar McCormick Intl modelReference

Montana R4944 attachments

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

—

177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

—

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.