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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH MX285 Magnum
Row Crop
- power
- 287 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH MX285 Magnum vs Challenger 65C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH MX285 Magnum
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ MX285 Magnum higher · +2 hp (<1%)MX285 Magnum287 hp
65C285 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
MX285 Magnum is in the 92nd percentile; 65C is in the 92nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +133 ci (+26%)MX285 Magnum505 ci
65C638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
MX285 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 65C is in the 98th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMX285 Magnum6
65C6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
MX285 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ MX285 Magnum higher · +8 (+80%)MX285 Magnum18
65C10
Median Row Crop Tractor16
MX285 Magnum is in the 61st percentile; 65C is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
MX285 Magnum (A)65C (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | MX285 Magnum | 65C | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 287hp | 285hp | ▲ MX285 Magnum+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 65C+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 638ci | ▲ 65C+133 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.8in | ▲ 65C+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 232in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Height | 125in | 128in | ▲ 65C+3 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 21,630lb | 32,875lb | ▲ 65C+11,245 lb · +52% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with parallel priority | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IIIN | III/IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric, 12-volt | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 11gal | ▲ 65C+5 gal · +83% |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH MX285 Magnum | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 92nd percentile (287 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 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 · 88th percentile (21,630 lb)B · 99th percentile (32,875 lb)
A · MX285 MagnumB · 65CMedian Row Crop Tractor