Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 315 vs Challenger MT685D

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Magnum 315

Row Crop

power
347 hp
displacement
531 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full Magnum 315 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT685D

Agricultural

power
333 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685D specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 315
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT685D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Magnum 315 higher · +14 hp (+4%)
Magnum 315347 hp
MT685D333 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 315 is in the 96th percentile; MT685D is in the 95th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Magnum 315 higher · +17 ci (+3%)
Magnum 315531 ci
MT685D514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 315 is in the 93rd percentile; MT685D is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 3156
MT685D6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 315 is in the 50th percentile; MT685D is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ Magnum 315 higher · +2,435 lb (+10%)
Magnum 31527,800 lb
MT685D25,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Magnum 315 is in the 97th percentile; MT685D is in the 95th · 1,350 models

Magnum 315 (A)MT685D (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelMagnum 315MT685D—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
ManufacturerFPTSisu Diesel—
Power Output347hp333hp▲ Magnum 315+14 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ MT685D+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement531ci514ci▲ Magnum 315+17 ci · +3%
BoreNot recorded4.4in—
StrokeNot recorded5.7in—

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
TypeFull power shiftCVT with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Length253in216in▲ Magnum 315+37 in · +17%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height133in141in▲ MT685D+8 in · +6%
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight27,800lb25,365lb▲ Magnum 315+2,435 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded46.2gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,380psi—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded70.9in—
Rear TreadNot recorded72.8in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded70.9 to 76.8 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded72.8 to 74.8 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat III—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCat III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 315Challenger MT685DDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 96th percentile (347 hp)B · 95th percentile (333 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 93rd percentile (531 ci)B · 92nd percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 97th percentile (27,800 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 98th percentile (253 in)B · 88th percentile (216 in)
A · Magnum 315B · MT685DMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Magnum 315Full spec pageChallenger MT685D