CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Magnum 305
Row Crop
- power
- 304 hp
- displacement
- 540 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Magnum 305 vs Challenger MT685E
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ChallengerModel B
Challenger MT685E
Agricultural
- power
- 305 hp
- displacement
- 513 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 305
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT685E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ MT685E higher · +1 hp (<1%)Magnum 305304 hp
MT685E305 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Magnum 305 is in the 93rd percentile; MT685E is in the 93rd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Magnum 305 higher · +27 ci (+5%)Magnum 305540 ci
MT685E513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Magnum 305 is in the 95th percentile; MT685E is in the 92nd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMagnum 3056
MT685E6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Magnum 305 is in the 50th percentile; MT685E is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ MT685E higher · +3,250 lb (+15%)Magnum 30521,585 lb
MT685E24,835 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Magnum 305 is in the 88th percentile; MT685E is in the 94th · 1,350 models
Magnum 305 (A)MT685E (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | Magnum 305 | MT685E | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CNH | AGCO POWER | — |
| Power Output | 304hp | 305hp | ▲ MT685E+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ MT685E+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 540ci | 513ci | ▲ Magnum 305+27 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.4in | ▲ Magnum 305+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full powershift | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 219in | — |
| Height | 129in | 141in | ▲ MT685E+12 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 21,585lb | 24,835lb | ▲ MT685E+3,250 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | PFC | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Rear Type: III/IVN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3/4N | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front-wheel assist | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter (12 volts) | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger MT685E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 93rd percentile (304 hp)B · 93rd percentile (305 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 95th percentile (540 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 88th percentile (21,585 lb)B · 94th percentile (24,835 lb)
Height
median 114 inA · 88th percentile (129 in)B · 98th percentile (141 in)
A · Magnum 305B · MT685EMedian Row Crop Tractor