Head to head · Agricultural

CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac vs Challenger MT856

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT856

Agricultural

power
557 hp
displacement
934 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT856 specs
CaseIHCaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT856

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT856 higher · +22 hp (+4%)
STX530QT Quadtrac535 hp
MT856557 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

STX530QT Quadtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT856 is in the 99th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT856 higher · +22 ci (+2%)
STX530QT Quadtrac912 ci
MT856934 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

STX530QT Quadtrac is in the 97th percentile; MT856 is in the 98th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX530QT Quadtrac6
MT8566
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

STX530QT Quadtrac is in the 74th percentile; MT856 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX530QT Quadtrac higher · +10,410 lb (+25%)
STX530QT Quadtrac52,410 lb
MT85642,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

STX530QT Quadtrac is in the 99th percentile; MT856 is in the 98th · 971 models

STX530QT Quadtrac (A)MT856 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX530QT QuadtracMT856—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelQSX15D3876—
Power Output535hp557hp▲ MT856+22 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,730RPM▲ STX530QT Quadtrac+370 RPM · +21%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci934ci▲ MT856+22 ci · +2%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
LengthNot recorded266in—
Width36in116in▲ MT856+80 in · +222%
HeightNot recorded148in—
Operating Weight52,410lb42,000lb▲ STX530QT Quadtrac+10,410 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
System TypePressure Flow CompensatedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
Chassis Type4NCrawler—
Drive TypeQuad TrackNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX530QT QuadtracChallenger MT856Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 99th percentile (535 hp)B · 99th percentile (557 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 97th percentile (912 ci)B · 98th percentile (934 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 99th percentile (52,410 lb)B · 98th percentile (42,000 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 1st percentile (36 in)B · 95th percentile (116 in)
A · STX530QT QuadtracB · MT856Median Agricultural Tractor
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