Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH STX480QT Quadtrac vs Challenger MT851

Challenger MT851 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT851

Agricultural

power
504 hp
displacement
934 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT851 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

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Engine Power

▲ MT851 higher · +24 hp (+5%)
STX480QT Quadtrac480 hp
MT851504 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 62nd percentile; MT851 is in the 72nd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT851 higher · +22 ci (+2%)
STX480QT Quadtrac912 ci
MT851934 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 67th percentile; MT851 is in the 88th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX480QT Quadtrac6
MT8516
Median Articulated Tractor6

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT851 is in the 50th · 61 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX480QT Quadtrac higher · +12,000 lb (+29%)
STX480QT Quadtrac54,000 lb
MT85142,000 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; MT851 is in the 22nd · 57 models

STX480QT Quadtrac (A)MT851 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

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General Information

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger
ModelSTX480QT QuadtracMT851
CategoryArticulatedAgricultural

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN
ModelQSX15D3876
Power Output480hp504hpMT851+24 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,730RPMSTX480QT Quadtrac+270 RPM · +16%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci934ciMT851+22 ci · +2%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftContinuously-Variable Transmission

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
LengthNot recorded266in
Width36in116inMT851+80 in · +222%
HeightNot recorded148in
Operating Weight54,000lb42,000lbSTX480QT Quadtrac+12,000 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
Starter Type24 VoltsElectric

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 62nd percentile (480 hp)B · 72nd percentile (504 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 · 69th percentile (54,000 lb)B · 22nd percentile (42,000 lb)

Width

median 100 in
A · 14th percentile (36 in)B · 59th percentile (116 in)
A · STX480QT QuadtracB · MT851Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT851