Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH 7230 vs Challenger MT555B

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 7230

Row Crop

power
170 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 7230 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT555B

Utility

power
171 hp
displacement
366 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT555B specs
CaseIHCaseIH 7230
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT555B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ MT555B higher · +1 hp (<1%)
7230170 hp
MT555B171 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230 is in the 67th percentile; MT555B is in the 67th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230 higher · +139 ci (+38%)
7230505 ci
MT555B366 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230 is in the 87th percentile; MT555B is in the 45th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
72306
MT555B6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230 is in the 50th percentile; MT555B is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT555B higher · +6 (+33%)
723018
MT555B24
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7230 is in the 61st percentile; MT555B is in the 81st · 1,200 models

7230 (A)MT555B (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
Model7230MT555B—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
ManufacturerCDCPerkins Diesel—
ModelNot recordedVK 31483—
Power Output170hp171hp▲ MT555B+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,900RPM▲ 7230+300 RPM · +16%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci366ci▲ 7230+139 ci · +38%
Bore4.5in4.1in▲ 7230+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.3in5in▲ 7230+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
TypeFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchAutoPower VI—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
LengthNot recorded182in—
WidthNot recorded81.1in—
HeightNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight17,790lb14,320lb▲ 7230+3,470 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Hydraulic control system direct engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded32.2gpm—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity10,870lb11,230lb▲ MT555B+360 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD—
Drive Type4WDFour-Wheel Drive—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc brakes hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
Coolant7.8gal7.4gal▲ 7230+0.4 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555BDifference
TypeCab with air-conditioningNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 67th percentile (170 hp)B · 67th percentile (171 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 45th percentile (366 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 61st percentile (18)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 76th percentile (17,790 lb)B · 63rd percentile (14,320 lb)
A · 7230B · MT555BMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH 7230Full spec pageChallenger MT555B