Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH MX230 Magnum vs Challenger MT645B

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT645B

Agricultural

power
235 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT645B specs
CaseIHCaseIH MX230 Magnum
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT645B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ MT645B higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MX230 Magnum234 hp
MT645B235 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MX230 Magnum is in the 84th percentile; MT645B is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MX230 Magnum higher · +56 ci (+12%)
MX230 Magnum505 ci
MT645B449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MX230 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; MT645B is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MX230 Magnum6
MT645B6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MX230 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; MT645B is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ MX230 Magnum higher · +505 lb (+3%)
MX230 Magnum20,100 lb
MT645B19,595 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

MX230 Magnum is in the 84th percentile; MT645B is in the 83rd · 1,350 models

MX230 Magnum (A)MT645B (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelMX230 MagnumMT645B—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
ManufacturerCDCSisu—
ModelNot recorded74ETA—
Power Output234hp235hp▲ MT645B+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ MT645B+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci449ci▲ MX230 Magnum+56 ci · +12%
Bore4.5in4.3in▲ MX230 Magnum+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
TypeFull Power Shiftcontinuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
LengthNot recorded206in—
WidthNot recorded118in—
Height125in124in▲ MX230 Magnum+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight20,100lb19,595lb▲ MX230 Magnum+505 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated with Parallel PriorityPressure Flow Compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
Coolant6gal8.9gal▲ MT645B+2.9 gal · +48%

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumChallenger MT645BDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 84th percentile (234 hp)B · 85th percentile (235 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 84th percentile (20,100 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,595 lb)

Height

median 114 in
A · 84th percentile (125 in)B · 82nd percentile (124 in)
A · MX230 MagnumB · MT645BMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH MX230 MagnumFull spec pageChallenger MT645B