Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH STX500QT 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
CaseIHCaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac
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ChallengerChallenger MT851

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ MT851 higher · +4 hp (<1%)
STX500QT Quadtrac500 hp
MT851504 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; MT851 is in the 72nd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT851 higher · +19 ci (+2%)
STX500QT Quadtrac915 ci
MT851934 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 78th percentile; MT851 is in the 88th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX500QT Quadtrac6
MT8516
Median Articulated Tractor6

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT851 is in the 50th · 61 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX500QT Quadtrac higher · +11,264 lb (+27%)
STX500QT Quadtrac53,264 lb
MT85142,000 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 57th percentile; MT851 is in the 22nd · 57 models

STX500QT Quadtrac (A)MT851 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX500QT QuadtracMT851—
CategoryArticulatedAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelNot recordedD3876—
Power Output500hp504hp▲ MT851+4 hp · <1%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,730RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement915ci934ci▲ MT851+19 ci · +2%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
LengthNot recorded266in—
WidthNot recorded116in—
HeightNot recorded148in—
Operating Weight53,264lb42,000lb▲ STX500QT Quadtrac+11,264 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
System TypePressure Flow CompensatingClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT851Difference
Starter Type12 VoltsElectric—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 69th percentile (500 hp)B · 72nd percentile (504 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 78th percentile (915 ci)B · 88th percentile (934 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 57th percentile (53,264 lb)B · 22nd percentile (42,000 lb)
A · STX500QT QuadtracB · MT851Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT851