Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH STX480QT Quadtrac vs Challenger MT855B

Challenger MT855B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT855B

Articulated

power
465 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855B specs
CaseIHCaseIH STX480QT Quadtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT855B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ STX480QT Quadtrac higher · +15 hp (+3%)
STX480QT Quadtrac480 hp
MT855B465 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 62nd percentile; MT855B is in the 57th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT855B higher · +16 ci (+2%)
STX480QT Quadtrac912 ci
MT855B928 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 67th percentile; MT855B is in the 86th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX480QT Quadtrac6
MT855B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT855B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
STX480QT Quadtrac16
MT855B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

STX480QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT855B is in the 50th · 59 models

STX480QT Quadtrac (A)MT855B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX480QT QuadtracMT855B—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelQSX15C15 ACERT—
Power Output480hp465hp▲ STX480QT Quadtrac+15 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,699RPM▲ STX480QT Quadtrac+301 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci928ci▲ MT855B+16 ci · +2%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.7in6.8in▲ MT855B+0.1 in · +1%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
LengthNot recorded266in—
Width36in100in▲ MT855B+64 in · +178%
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight54,000lb41,800lb▲ STX480QT Quadtrac+12,200 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed Center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
Hitch TypeIVNOptional—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracChallenger MT855BDifference
Starter Type24 Volts12 volt—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 62nd percentile (480 hp)B · 57th percentile (465 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 67th percentile (912 ci)B · 86th percentile (928 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 · 69th percentile (54,000 lb)B · 22nd percentile (41,800 lb)
A · STX480QT QuadtracB · MT855BMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH STX480QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT855B