Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac vs Challenger MT865C

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT865C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
534 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT865C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

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Engine Power

▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac higher · +1 hp (<1%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
MT865C534 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; MT865C is in the 78th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT865C higher · +318 ci (+40%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
MT865C1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 37th percentile; MT865C is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
MT865C6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865C is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac16
MT865C16
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT865C is in the 50th · 59 models

Steiger 540 Quadtrac (A)MT865C (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 540 QuadtracMT865C—
CategoryArticulatedFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
ManufacturerFPTCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC18 ACERT—
Power Output535hp534hp▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci1,105ci▲ MT865C+318 ci · +40%
Bore5.3in5.7in▲ MT865C+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke5.9in7.2in▲ MT865C+1.3 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
TypeFull power shiftCaterpillar Powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
LengthNot recorded270in—
Width36in142in▲ MT865C+106 in · +294%
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight47,780lb43,125lb▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac+4,655 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
System TypePressure flow compensatedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracChallenger MT865CDifference
StandardTier 4Not recorded—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 81st percentile (535 hp)B · 78th percentile (534 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 37th percentile (787 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 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 51,335 lb
A · 40th percentile (47,780 lb)B · 23rd percentile (43,125 lb)
A · Steiger 540 QuadtracB · MT865CMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT865C