Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs Challenger MT285

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST40

Sub-Compact

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full ST40 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT285

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full MT285 specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT285

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
ST4040.1 hp
MT28540.1 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; MT285 is in the 77th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
ST4091.4 ci
MT28591.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; MT285 is in the 50th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
MT2853
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; MT285 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
ST4016
MT28516
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; MT285 is in the 89th · 616 models

ST40 (A)MT285 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
ManufacturerAGCOChallenger—
ModelST40MT285—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE3CDNot recorded—
Power Output40.1hp40.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.4ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)Synchronized Power Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Length122in122inSame
Width60.2in60.6in▲ MT285+0.4 in · <1%
Height94.4in93.2in▲ ST40+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,323lb3,174lb▲ ST40+149 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Rear Tire Size13.6-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Hitch TypeRear3 Point—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,100lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40Challenger MT285Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 89th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 63rd percentile (3,323 lb)B · 59th percentile (3,174 lb)
A · ST40B · MT285Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageChallenger MT285