Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT495E vs Challenger MT555E

Challenger MT495E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT495E

Agricultural

power
138 hp
displacement
299 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MT495E specs
Challenger MT555E Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT555E

Agricultural

power
170 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT555E specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 971–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT555E higher · +32 hp (+23%)
MT495E138 hp
MT555E170 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT495E is in the 65th percentile; MT555E is in the 74th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT555E higher · +103 ci (+34%)
MT495E299 ci
MT555E402 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT495E is in the 46th percentile; MT555E is in the 66th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ MT555E higher · +2 (+50%)
MT495E4
MT555E6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT495E is in the 31st percentile; MT555E is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT555E higher · +1,545 lb (+9%)
MT495E16,810 lb
MT555E18,355 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT495E is in the 76th percentile; MT555E is in the 79th · 971 models

MT495E (A)MT555E (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT495EMT555E—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerAGCO PowerSame
Power Output138hp170hp▲ MT555E+32 hp · +23%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders46▲ MT555E+2 · +50%
Displacement299ci402ci▲ MT555E+103 ci · +34%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in4.7in▲ MT495E+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
TypeTechStar CVTContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Width72inNot recorded—
Wheelbase105inNot recorded—
Operating Weight16,810lb18,355lb▲ MT555E+1,545 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
System TypeOpen CenterDirect engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded32.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,110psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded620/70R42—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Front Tread Width60.2inNot recorded—
Rear Tread66.3inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment60.2 to 89.8 inchesNot recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment66.3 to 96.7 inchesNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded15,105lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedFront-wheel assist—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet Disc, operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Starter TypeElectronicElectric—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT495EChallenger MT555EDifference
Control SystemSCR exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 65th percentile (138 hp)B · 74th percentile (170 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 46th percentile (299 ci)B · 66th percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 76th percentile (16,810 lb)B · 79th percentile (18,355 lb)
A · MT495EB · MT555EMedian Agricultural Tractor
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