Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT545B vs Ford 8530

Challenger MT545B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT545B

Agricultural

power
116 hp
displacement
366 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT545B specs
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FordModel B

Ford 8530

Agricultural

power
116 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 8530 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT545B
vs
FordFord 8530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT545B116 hp
8530116 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT545B is in the 55th percentile; 8530 is in the 54th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8530 higher · +35 ci (+10%)
MT545B366 ci
8530401 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT545B is in the 57th percentile; 8530 is in the 65th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT545B6
85306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT545B is in the 74th percentile; 8530 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT545B higher · +3,440 lb (+30%)
MT545B14,835 lb
853011,395 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT545B is in the 69th percentile; 8530 is in the 52nd · 971 models

MT545B (A)8530 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
ManufacturerChallengerFord—
ModelMT545B8530—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselFord—
Model3056CNot recorded—
Power Output116hp116hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ 8530+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement366ci401ci▲ 8530+35 ci · +10%
Bore3.9in4.4in▲ 8530+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke5in4.4in▲ MT545B+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
TypeAGCO CVTConstant Mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Length169in172in▲ 8530+3 in · +2%
Width81.1in82in▲ 8530+0.9 in · +1%
Height113inNot recorded—
Wheelbase109inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,835lb11,395lb▲ MT545B+3,440 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC)Open Center—
Pump Flow Capacity31.7gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedOpen Center Gear Pump—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Power Rating153hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity10,915lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Chassis Type4x4 (4WD)Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedOpen Center Gear Pump—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
Coolant6.7gal5.3gal▲ MT545B+1.4 gal · +26%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT545BFord 8530Difference
TypeCabROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 55th percentile (116 hp)B · 54th percentile (116 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 57th percentile (366 ci)B · 65th percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 69th percentile (14,835 lb)B · 52nd percentile (11,395 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 47th percentile (169 in)B · 50th percentile (172 in)
A · MT545BB · 8530Median Agricultural Tractor
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