Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT535B vs Claas Arion 640

Challenger MT535B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT535B

Utility

power
146 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT535B
vs
ClaasClaas Arion 640

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Arion 640 higher · +9 hp (+6%)
MT535B146 hp
Arion 640155 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Arion 640 is in the 93rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Arion 640 higher · +12 ci (+3%)
MT535B402 ci
Arion 640414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT535B is in the 90th percentile; Arion 640 is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT535B6
Arion 6406
Median Utility Tractor4

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Arion 640 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT535B higher · +980 lb (+7%)
MT535B14,780 lb
Arion 64013,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; Arion 640 is in the 92nd · 5,107 models

MT535B (A)Arion 640 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
ManufacturerChallengerClaas—
ModelMT535BArion 640—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsDPS—
ModelPerkins Diesel, Serial No. U004188PECE R 24—
Power Output146hp155hp▲ Arion 640+9 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci414ci▲ Arion 640+12 ci · +3%
Bore4.1inNot recorded—
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (AGCO CVT)Partial Power Shift with Power Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Length169in203in▲ Arion 640+34 in · +20%
Width81.1inNot recorded—
Height113in118in▲ Arion 640+5 in · +4%
Wheelbase107inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,780lb13,800lb▲ MT535B+980 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
System Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Load Sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two-foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Starter Type12 volt electricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
Coolant6.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT535BClaas Arion 640Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 93rd percentile (146 hp)B · 93rd percentile (155 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,780 lb)B · 92nd percentile (13,800 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 85th percentile (169 in)B · 94th percentile (203 in)
A · MT535BB · Arion 640Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT535BFull spec pageClaas Arion 640