Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 340 vs Challenger MT685C

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Magnum 340

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
531 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
19
Full Magnum 340 specs
Challenger MT685C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT685C

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685C specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 340
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT685C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Magnum 340340 hp
MT685C340 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 340 is in the 96th percentile; MT685C is in the 96th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Magnum 340 higher · +18 ci (+4%)
Magnum 340531 ci
MT685C513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 340 is in the 93rd percentile; MT685C is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 3406
MT685C6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 340 is in the 50th percentile; MT685C is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ Magnum 340 higher · +3,980 lb (+16%)
Magnum 34028,230 lb
MT685C24,250 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Magnum 340 is in the 97th percentile; MT685C is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

Magnum 340 (A)MT685C (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelMagnum 340MT685C—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
ManufacturerFPTAGCO—
ModelTurbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valveSISU POWER 84CTA—
Power Output340hp340hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ MT685C+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement531ci513ci▲ Magnum 340+18 ci · +4%
Bore4.6in4.4in▲ Magnum 340+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.3in5.7in▲ MT685C+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
Length253in223in▲ Magnum 340+30 in · +13%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height133in133inSame
Operating Weight28,230lb24,250lb▲ Magnum 340+3,980 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII, IV—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower steering—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Magnum 340Challenger MT685CDifference
StandardTier 4ANot recorded—
Control SystemSCRNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 96th percentile (340 hp)B · 96th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 93rd percentile (531 ci)B · 90th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 97th percentile (28,230 lb)B · 93rd percentile (24,250 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 98th percentile (253 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · Magnum 340B · MT685CMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Magnum 340Full spec pageChallenger MT685C