Head to head · Row Crop

Challenger MT565D vs Massey Ferguson 7490

Challenger MT565D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT565D

Row Crop

power
162 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT565D specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 7490

Row Crop

power
180 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 7490 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT565D
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 7490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7490 higher · +18 hp (+11%)
MT565D162 hp
7490180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MT565D is in the 63rd percentile; 7490 is in the 69th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7490 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT565D402 ci
7490403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MT565D is in the 52nd percentile; 7490 is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT565D6
74906
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MT565D is in the 50th percentile; 7490 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT565D higher · +3 (+14%)
MT565D24
749021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

MT565D is in the 81st percentile; 7490 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

MT565D (A)7490 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT565D7490—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
ManufacturerSisu AGCO Power DieselSisu—
ModelSisu Diesel, Serial No. W 0045466CTA—
Power Output162hp180hp▲ 7490+18 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,098RPM2,200RPM▲ 7490+102 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci403ci▲ 7490+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.7in4.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
TypeSix-speed power shiftDynaStep and Dyna-VT (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
Length200in206in▲ 7490+6 in · +3%
WidthNot recorded80in—
Height121in122in▲ 7490+1 in · <1%
Wheelbase118inNot recorded—
Operating Weight17,855lb16,600lb▲ MT565D+1,255 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size620/70R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity12,502lb13,915lb▲ 7490+1,413 lb · +11%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
Chassis Type4x44x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT565DMassey Ferguson 7490Difference
TypeCabin with air-conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 63rd percentile (162 hp)B · 69th percentile (180 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 52nd percentile (402 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 77th percentile (17,855 lb)B · 72nd percentile (16,600 lb)
A · MT565DB · 7490Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT565DFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 7490