Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT535B vs International Harvester 3788

Challenger MT535B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT535B

Utility

power
146 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535B specs
International Harvester 3788 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 3788

Utility

power
146 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 3788 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT535B
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 3788

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT535B146 hp
3788146 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; 3788 is in the 93rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3788 higher · +64 ci (+16%)
MT535B402 ci
3788466 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT535B is in the 90th percentile; 3788 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT535B6
37886
Median Utility Tractor4

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; 3788 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3788 higher · +3,840 lb (+26%)
MT535B14,780 lb
378818,620 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT535B is in the 93rd percentile; 3788 is in the 95th · 5,107 models

MT535B (A)3788 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
ManufacturerChallengerInternational Harvester—
ModelMT535B3788—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsInternational Harvester—
ModelPerkins Diesel, Serial No. U004188PDT-466B—
Power Output146hp146hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,500RPM▲ 3788+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci466ci▲ 3788+64 ci · +16%
Bore4.1in4.3in▲ 3788+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5.4in▲ 3788+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (AGCO CVT)Two-range power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
Length169in228in▲ 3788+59 in · +35%
Width81.1in102in▲ 3788+20.9 in · +26%
Height113in116in▲ 3788+3 in · +3%
Wheelbase107inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,780lb18,620lb▲ 3788+3,840 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
System Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed center—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two-foot pedalsHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
Starter Type12 volt electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
Coolant6.7gal8.5gal▲ 3788+1.8 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT535BInternational Harvester 3788Difference
TypeNot recordedCab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 93rd percentile (466 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 · 95th percentile (18,620 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 85th percentile (169 in)B · 95th percentile (228 in)
A · MT535BB · 3788Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT535BFull spec pageInternational Harvester 3788