Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac vs Challenger MT856

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT856

Agricultural

power
557 hp
displacement
934 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT856 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac
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ChallengerChallenger MT856

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ MT856 higher · +22 hp (+4%)
Steiger 535QT Quadtrac535 hp
MT856557 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 535QT Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; MT856 is in the 87th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT856 higher · +22 ci (+2%)
Steiger 535QT Quadtrac912 ci
MT856934 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 535QT Quadtrac is in the 67th percentile; MT856 is in the 88th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 535QT Quadtrac6
MT8566
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 535QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT856 is in the 50th · 61 models

Operating Weight

▲ Steiger 535QT Quadtrac higher · +10,410 lb (+25%)
Steiger 535QT Quadtrac52,410 lb
MT85642,000 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb

Steiger 535QT Quadtrac is in the 52nd percentile; MT856 is in the 22nd · 57 models

Steiger 535QT Quadtrac (A)MT856 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 535QT QuadtracMT856—
CategoryArticulatedAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelQSX15D3876—
Power Output535hp557hp▲ MT856+22 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,730RPM▲ Steiger 535QT Quadtrac+370 RPM · +21%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci934ci▲ MT856+22 ci · +2%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
TypeFull PowershiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
LengthNot recorded266in—
WidthNot recorded116in—
HeightNot recorded148in—
Operating Weight52,410lb42,000lb▲ Steiger 535QT Quadtrac+10,410 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 4Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
Chassis Type4x4Crawler—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (24 volts)Electric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
StandardTier 3Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 81st percentile (535 hp)B · 87th percentile (557 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 67th percentile (912 ci)B · 88th percentile (934 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 52nd percentile (52,410 lb)B · 22nd percentile (42,000 lb)
A · Steiger 535QT QuadtracB · MT856Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 535QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT856