Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH 7230 vs Challenger MT555E

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 7230

Row Crop

power
170 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 7230 specs
Challenger MT555E Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT555E

Agricultural

power
170 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT555E specs
CaseIHCaseIH 7230
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ChallengerChallenger MT555E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
7230170 hp
MT555E170 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230 is in the 67th percentile; MT555E is in the 67th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230 higher · +103 ci (+26%)
7230505 ci
MT555E402 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230 is in the 87th percentile; MT555E is in the 52nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
72306
MT555E6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230 is in the 50th percentile; MT555E is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT555E higher · +565 lb (+3%)
723017,790 lb
MT555E18,355 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7230 is in the 76th percentile; MT555E is in the 79th · 1,350 models

7230 (A)MT555E (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
Model7230MT555E—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
ManufacturerCDCAGCO Power—
Power Output170hp170hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 7230+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci402ci▲ 7230+103 ci · +26%
Bore4.5in4.3in▲ 7230+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.3in4.7in▲ 7230+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
TypeFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Operating Weight17,790lb18,355lb▲ MT555E+565 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Direct engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded32.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,110psi—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 7230+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded620/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity10,870lb15,105lb▲ MT555E+4,235 lb · +39%

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDFront-wheel assist—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
Coolant7.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 7230Challenger MT555EDifference
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 (170 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 52nd percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 76th percentile (17,790 lb)B · 79th percentile (18,355 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 49th percentile (10,870 lb)B · 71st percentile (15,105 lb)
A · 7230B · MT555EMedian Row Crop Tractor
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