Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT535D vs Massey Ferguson 8727

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT535D

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535D specs
Massey Ferguson 8727 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8727

Agricultural

power
241 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8727 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT535D
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8727

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8727 higher · +97 hp (+67%)
MT535D144 hp
8727241 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT535D is in the 92nd percentile; 8727 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8727 higher · +110 ci (+27%)
MT535D403 ci
8727513 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT535D is in the 90th percentile; 8727 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT535D6
87276
Median Utility Tractor4

MT535D is in the 93rd percentile; 8727 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8727 higher · +8,080 lb (+48%)
MT535D16,755 lb
872724,835 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT535D is in the 94th percentile; 8727 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

MT535D (A)8727 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT535D8727—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerAGCO PowerSame
Power Output144hp241hp▲ 8727+97 hp · +67%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,098RPM▲ MT535D+2 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement403ci513ci▲ 8727+110 ci · +27%
Bore4.3in4.4in▲ 8727+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in5.7in▲ 8727+1 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Dyna-VT Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded141in—
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight16,755lb24,835lb▲ 8727+8,080 lb · +48%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Closed Center Load Sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity29.4gpm53.1gpm▲ 8727+23.7 gpm · +81%
PressureNot recorded2,435psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Front Tread Width60.2in61.5in▲ 8727+1.3 in · +2%
Rear Tread61.7in76in▲ 8727+14.3 in · +23%
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded61.5 to 89.4 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded76.0 to 85.1 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity11,755lb20,000lb▲ 8727+8,245 lb · +70%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedFront wheel assist—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectric Starter, 12 voltElectric—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
StandardInterim Tier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT535DMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 92nd percentile (144 hp)B · 96th percentile (241 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (403 ci)B · 94th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 94th percentile (16,755 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,835 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 91st percentile (11,755 lb)B · 98th percentile (20,000 lb)
A · MT535DB · 8727Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT535DFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8727