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Challenger MT455B vs Kubota M9540

Challenger MT455B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT455B

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT455B specs
Kubota M9540 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M9540

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M9540 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT455B
vs
KubotaKubota M9540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT455B95 hp
M954095 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT455B is in the 81st percentile; M9540 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT455B higher · +38 ci (+17%)
MT455B268 ci
M9540230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT455B is in the 75th percentile; M9540 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT455B4
M95404
Median Utility Tractor4

MT455B is in the 50th percentile; M9540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT455B higher · +8 (+100%)
MT455B16
M95408
Median Utility Tractor12

MT455B is in the 73rd percentile; M9540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT455B (A)M9540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT455BM9540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselKubota—
Model1104CV3800-DI-T—
Power Output95hp95hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ M9540+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci230ci▲ MT455B+38 ci · +17%
Bore4.1in3.9in▲ MT455B+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in4.7in▲ MT455B+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershiftPartially synchronized (Synchro-Shuttle), Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
LengthNot recorded148in—
WidthNot recorded78in—
HeightNot recorded97.6in—
Operating Weight8,885lb5,093lb▲ MT455B+3,792 lb · +74%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
Rear Tire Size18.4R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type IIThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,500lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
Chassis Type2WD and FWA4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD or FWAMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT455BKubota M9540Difference
TypeOpen ROPS or Closed Center Load Sensing (Cab)Two-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 81st percentile (95 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 81st percentile (8,885 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,093 lb)
A · MT455BB · M9540Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT455BFull spec pageKubota M9540