Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac vs Challenger MT975B

Challenger MT975B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT975B

Articulated

power
585 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT975B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

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Engine Power

▲ MT975B higher · +85 hp (+17%)
STX500QT Quadtrac500 hp
MT975B585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; MT975B is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975B higher · +190 ci (+21%)
STX500QT Quadtrac915 ci
MT975B1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 78th percentile; MT975B is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX500QT Quadtrac6
MT975B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
STX500QT Quadtrac16
MT975B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 59 models

STX500QT Quadtrac (A)MT975B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger
ModelSTX500QT QuadtracMT975B
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar
ModelNot recordedC18
Power Output500hp585hpMT975B+85 hp · +17%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM
Cylinders66Same
Displacement915ci1,105ciMT975B+190 ci · +21%
Bore5.4in5.7inMT975B+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.7in7.2inMT975B+0.5 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
TypeFull Power Shiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
LengthNot recorded298in
WidthNot recorded200in
HeightNot recorded151in
Operating Weight53,264lb59,820lbMT975B+6,556 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
System TypePressure Flow Compensatingclosed center PFC
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN/III Opt

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded
Brake TypeNot recordedwet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracChallenger MT975BDifference
Starter Type12 VoltsNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 69th percentile (500 hp)B · 93rd percentile (585 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 78th percentile (915 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 · 57th percentile (53,264 lb)B · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)
A · STX500QT QuadtracB · MT975BMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger MT975B