Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT545E vs Massey Ferguson 491

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT545E

Utility

power
165 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT545E specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT545E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT545E higher · +79.1 hp (+92%)
MT545E165 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT545E is in the 94th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT545E higher · +134 ci (+50%)
MT545E402 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT545E is in the 90th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT545E higher · +2 (+50%)
MT545E6
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

MT545E is in the 93rd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT545E higher · +12 (+100%)
MT545E24
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

MT545E is in the 92nd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT545E (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT545E491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerAGCO S.A.Perkins—
ModelNot recorded1104C-44T—
Power Output165hp85.9hp▲ MT545E+79.1 hp · +92%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ MT545E+2 · +50%
Displacement402ci268ci▲ MT545E+134 ci · +50%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MT545E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ 491+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeCVTSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
LengthNot recorded155in—
WidthNot recorded80in—
Operating WeightNot recorded7,610lb—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensingOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity30.2gpm17.9gpm▲ MT545E+12.3 gpm · +69%
Pressure2,875psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Control SystemSelective Catalytic ReductionNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT545EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 94th percentile (165 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)
A · MT545EB · 491Median Utility Tractor
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