CaseIHModel A
CaseIH MX255 Magnum
Row Crop
- power
- 262 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH MX255 Magnum vs Challenger 65
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH MX255 Magnum
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 65 higher · +8 hp (+3%)MX255 Magnum262 hp
65270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
MX255 Magnum is in the 89th percentile; 65 is in the 90th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65 higher · +133 ci (+26%)MX255 Magnum505 ci
65638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
MX255 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 65 is in the 98th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMX255 Magnum6
656
Median Row Crop Tractor6
MX255 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 65 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ MX255 Magnum higher · +8 (+80%)MX255 Magnum18
6510
Median Row Crop Tractor16
MX255 Magnum is in the 61st percentile; 65 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
MX255 Magnum (A)65 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | MX255 Magnum | 65 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 262hp | 270hp | ▲ 65+8 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 65+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 638ci | ▲ 65+133 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.8in | ▲ 65+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6in | ▲ 65+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 225in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 113in | — |
| Height | 125in | 127in | ▲ 65+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 21,550lb | 33,200lb | ▲ 65+11,650 lb · +54% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with parallel priority | Closed Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 11gal | ▲ 65+5 gal · +83% |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH MX255 Magnum | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 89th percentile (262 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 98th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 22nd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 87th percentile (21,550 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,200 lb)
A · MX255 MagnumB · 65Median Row Crop Tractor