Compare/Montana R4344 vs Montana U4984

Montana R4344 vs Montana U4984

Verdict: Montana R4344 vs Montana U4984

The Montana R4344 and the Montana U4984 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Montana U4984 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. Montana R4344 is the lighter machine (1,624 kg vs 1,935 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Montana U4984 holds more fuel (60.0 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Montana U4984 is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). In short: choose the Montana U4984 for outright pulling power, or the Montana R4344 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

41 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MontanaReference

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Manufacturer

LSReference

MontanaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Variants

CT41

similar McCormick Intl modelReference

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U4984

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ROPSReference

U4984C

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tractor with cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

60.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 95 mmReference

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Power (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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35.0 kWReference

Power

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35.0 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

synchro shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Pressure

176.5 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.6 lpmReference

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Steering press.

142.2 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1249 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Total flow

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36.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1500 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

396 kgReference

1935 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

28x8.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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Length

317 cmReference

343 cmReference

Height

241 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

37 cmReference

Width

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167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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257 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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2014 kgReference

Montana R4344 attachments

R4344 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Montana MBH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Montana MBH76 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

175 cmReference

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Digging depth

243 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1288 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

909 kgReference

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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.