Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT555E vs Massey Ferguson 8735

Challenger MT555E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT555E

Agricultural

power
170 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT555E specs
Massey Ferguson 8735 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8735

Agricultural

power
287 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8735 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT555E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8735

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8735 higher · +117 hp (+69%)
MT555E170 hp
8735287 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; 8735 is in the 93rd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8735 higher · +111 ci (+28%)
MT555E402 ci
8735513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT555E is in the 66th percentile; 8735 is in the 88th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT555E6
87356
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; 8735 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8735 higher · +6,315 lb (+34%)
MT555E18,355 lb
873524,670 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT555E is in the 79th percentile; 8735 is in the 91st · 971 models

MT555E (A)8735 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT555E8735—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerAGCO POWERSame
ModelNot recordedAGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output170hp287hp▲ 8735+117 hp · +69%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci513ci▲ 8735+111 ci · +28%
Bore4.3in4.4in▲ 8735+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in5.7in▲ 8735+1 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded141in—
Operating Weight18,355lb24,670lb▲ 8735+6,315 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow Capacity32.9gpm53.1gpm▲ 8735+20.2 gpm · +61%
Pressure2,110psi2,900psi▲ 8735+790 psi · +37%
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size620/70R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,105lb22,460lb▲ 8735+7,355 lb · +49%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
Chassis TypeFront-wheel assistNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT555EMassey Ferguson 8735Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 74th percentile (170 hp)B · 93rd percentile (287 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 66th percentile (402 ci)B · 88th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 79th percentile (18,355 lb)B · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 64th percentile (15,105 lb)B · 92nd percentile (22,460 lb)
A · MT555EB · 8735Median Agricultural Tractor
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