Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT555E vs New Holland TS135A

Challenger MT555E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT555E

Agricultural

power
170 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT555E specs
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New HollandModel B

New Holland TS135A

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
410 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full TS135A specs
ChallengerChallenger MT555E
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New HollandNew Holland TS135A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT555E higher · +43 hp (+34%)
MT555E170 hp
TS135A127 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; TS135A is in the 59th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TS135A higher · +8 ci (+2%)
MT555E402 ci
TS135A410 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT555E is in the 66th percentile; TS135A is in the 69th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT555E6
TS135A6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; TS135A is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT555E higher · +6,170 lb (+51%)
MT555E18,355 lb
TS135A12,185 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT555E is in the 79th percentile; TS135A is in the 57th · 971 models

MT555E (A)TS135A (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland—
ModelMT555ETS135A—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerCNH—
ModelNot recordedCNH Diesel—
Power Output170hp127hp▲ MT555E+43 hp · +34%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ TS135A+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci410ci▲ TS135A+8 ci · +2%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MT555E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in5.2in▲ TS135A+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
LengthNot recorded178in—
WidthNot recorded75.3in—
HeightNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight18,355lb12,185lb▲ MT555E+6,170 lb · +51%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
System TypeDirect engine driveDirect engine driveSame
Pump Flow Capacity32.9gpm26.2gpm▲ MT555E+6.7 gpm · +26%
Pressure2,110psi2,610psi▲ TS135A+500 psi · +24%
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Front Tire Size480/70R30480/65R28—
Rear Tire Size620/70R42600/65R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitch IIIN/II—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,105lb12,185lb▲ MT555E+2,920 lb · +24%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Chassis TypeFront-wheel assist4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT555ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 74th percentile (170 hp)B · 59th percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 66th percentile (402 ci)B · 69th percentile (410 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 · 57th percentile (12,185 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 64th percentile (15,105 lb)B · 50th percentile (12,185 lb)
A · MT555EB · TS135AMedian Agricultural Tractor
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