Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT485E vs Challenger MT535B

Challenger MT485E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT485E

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
299 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT485E specs
Challenger MT535B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT535B

Utility

power
146 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT485E
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ChallengerChallenger MT535B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT535B higher · +2 hp (+1%)
MT485E144 hp
MT535B146 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT485E is in the 92nd percentile; MT535B is in the 93rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT535B higher · +103 ci (+34%)
MT485E299 ci
MT535B402 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT485E is in the 84th percentile; MT535B is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT535B higher · +2 (+50%)
MT485E4
MT535B6
Median Utility Tractor4

MT485E is in the 50th percentile; MT535B is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT485E higher · +652 lb (+4%)
MT485E15,432 lb
MT535B14,780 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT485E is in the 93rd percentile; MT535B is in the 93rd · 5,107 models

MT485E (A)MT535B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT485EMT535B—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
ManufacturerAGCOPerkins—
ModelAGCO PowerPerkins Diesel, Serial No. U004188P—
Power Output144hp146hp▲ MT535B+2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ MT535B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders46▲ MT535B+2 · +50%
Displacement299ci402ci▲ MT535B+103 ci · +34%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MT485E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.3in5in▲ MT485E+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
TypeNot recordedContinuously variable transmission (AGCO CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
LengthNot recorded169in—
Width72in81.1in▲ MT535B+9.1 in · +13%
HeightNot recorded113in—
WheelbaseNot recorded107in—
Operating Weight15,432lb14,780lb▲ MT485E+652 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
System TypeOpen Centerclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity29.6gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,725psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated—
Drive TypeFront-wheel assistNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two-foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt electric—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic ReductionNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT535BDifference
CoolantNot recorded6.7gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 92nd percentile (144 hp)B · 93rd percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 84th percentile (299 ci)B · 90th percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (15,432 lb)B · 93rd percentile (14,780 lb)

Width

median 66 in
A · 65th percentile (72 in)B · 83rd percentile (81.1 in)
A · MT485EB · MT535BMedian Utility Tractor
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