Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac vs Challenger MT865

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT865

Articulated

power
524 hp
displacement
964 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT865 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT865

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ MT865 higher · +24 hp (+5%)
Steiger 500 Rowtrac500 hp
MT865524 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT865 is in the 99th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT865 higher · +177 ci (+22%)
Steiger 500 Rowtrac787 ci
MT865964 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT865 is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Rowtrac6
MT8656
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Rowtrac16
MT86516
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

Steiger 500 Rowtrac (A)MT865 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 500 RowtracMT865—
CategoryRow CropArticulated—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
ManufacturerFPTCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC16—
Power Output500hp524hp▲ MT865+24 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,750RPM▲ Steiger 500 Rowtrac+350 RPM · +20%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci964ci▲ MT865+177 ci · +22%
Bore5.3in5.5in▲ MT865+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.9in6.7in▲ MT865+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Typefull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Length315in266in▲ Steiger 500 Rowtrac+49 in · +18%
Width96in142in▲ MT865+46 in · +48%
Height151in139in▲ Steiger 500 Rowtrac+12 in · +9%
Operating Weight43,510lb44,220lb▲ MT865+710 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
System Typepressure flow compensatedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypehydraulicNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Hitch TypeIVNIVNSame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Drive Typehydraulic articulatedNot recorded—
Steering TypehydraulicNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
Control Systemselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 99th percentile (500 hp)B · 99th percentile (524 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 99th percentile (787 ci)B · 99th percentile (964 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 99th percentile (43,510 lb)B · 99th percentile (44,220 lb)
A · Steiger 500 RowtracB · MT865Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracFull spec pageChallenger MT865