Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT545B vs John Deere 3255

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3255

Utility

power
105 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3255 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT545B
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John DeereJohn Deere 3255

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT545B higher · +11 hp (+10%)
MT545B116 hp
3255105 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT545B is in the 55th percentile; 3255 is in the 47th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT545B higher · +7 ci (+2%)
MT545B366 ci
3255359 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT545B is in the 57th percentile; 3255 is in the 55th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT545B6
32556
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT545B is in the 74th percentile; 3255 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT545B higher · +3,105 lb (+26%)
MT545B14,835 lb
325511,730 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT545B is in the 69th percentile; 3255 is in the 54th · 971 models

MT545B (A)3255 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT545B3255—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselJohn Deere—
Model3056CNot recorded—
Power Output116hp105hp▲ MT545B+11 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,198RPM▲ MT545B+2 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement366ci359ci▲ MT545B+7 ci · +2%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 3255+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in4.3in▲ MT545B+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
TypeAGCO CVTTSS High-Low—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
Length169inNot recorded—
Width81.1inNot recorded—
Height113inNot recorded—
Wheelbase109inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,835lb11,730lb▲ MT545B+3,105 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC)Closed center—
Pump Flow Capacity31.7gpm20.5gpm▲ MT545B+11.2 gpm · +55%
PressureNot recorded1,450psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating153hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
Hitch CategoryIICategory 2—
Hitch Capacity10,915lb6,965lb▲ MT545B+3,950 lb · +57%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
Chassis Type4x4 (4WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
Coolant6.7gal4.5gal▲ MT545B+2.2 gal · +49%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT545BJohn Deere 3255Difference
TypeCabFour-post ROPS or Sound-Gard body and cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 55th percentile (116 hp)B · 47th percentile (105 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 57th percentile (366 ci)B · 55th percentile (359 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 · 54th percentile (11,730 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 40th percentile (10,915 lb)B · 20th percentile (6,965 lb)
A · MT545BB · 3255Median Agricultural Tractor
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