Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac vs Challenger MT865E

Challenger MT865E Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT865E

Articulated

power
521 hp
displacement
1,026 ci
Cylinders
12
Forward gears
16
Full MT865E specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac
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ChallengerChallenger MT865E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ MT865E higher · +21 hp (+4%)
Steiger 500 Rowtrac500 hp
MT865E521 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT865E is in the 99th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT865E higher · +239 ci (+30%)
Steiger 500 Rowtrac787 ci
MT865E1,026 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT865E is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ MT865E higher · +6 (+100%)
Steiger 500 Rowtrac6
MT865E12
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865E is in the 99th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Rowtrac16
MT865E16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Steiger 500 Rowtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865E is in the 50th · 1,200 models

Steiger 500 Rowtrac (A)MT865E (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 500 RowtracMT865E—
CategoryRow CropArticulated—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
ManufacturerFPTAGCO Power—
Power Output500hp521hp▲ MT865E+21 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders612▲ MT865E+6 · +100%
Displacement787ci1,026ci▲ MT865E+239 ci · +30%
Bore5.3in4.4in▲ Steiger 500 Rowtrac+0.9 in · +20%
Stroke5.9in5.7in▲ Steiger 500 Rowtrac+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Typefull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Length315inNot recorded—
Width96in100in▲ MT865E+4 in · +4%
Height151inNot recorded—
Operating Weight43,510lb44,550lb▲ MT865E+1,040 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
System Typepressure flow compensatedClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated—
Steering TypehydraulicPower Differential—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 4—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Drive Typehydraulic articulatedNot recorded—
Steering TypehydraulicPower Differential—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
Control Systemselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracChallenger MT865EDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 99th percentile (500 hp)B · 99th percentile (521 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 99th percentile (787 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,026 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (12)

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 (44,550 lb)
A · Steiger 500 RowtracB · MT865EMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 500 RowtracFull spec pageChallenger MT865E