Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT585E vs Massey Ferguson 8S.205

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT585E

Agricultural

power
201 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT585E specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.205

Agricultural

power
203 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
28
Full 8S.205 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT585E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8S.205

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 972–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8S.205 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
MT585E201 hp
8S.205203 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT585E is in the 81st percentile; 8S.205 is in the 81st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT585E449 ci
8S.205449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT585E is in the 79th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT585E6
8S.2056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT585E is in the 74th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8S.205 higher · +4 (+17%)
MT585E24
8S.20528
Median Agricultural Tractor16

MT585E is in the 81st percentile; 8S.205 is in the 87th · 972 models

MT585E (A)8S.205 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT585E8S.205—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerAGCOAGCO Power—
ModelAGCO Power DieselNot recorded—
Power Output201hp203hp▲ 8S.205+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,850RPM▲ MT585E+250 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement449ci449ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Typeselective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershiftContinuously Variable—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
LengthNot recorded212in—
HeightNot recorded134in—
Operating WeightNot recorded22,046lb—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load SensingClosed Center Load-Sensing—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeNot recorded540/1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size620/70R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III with no quick attachThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT585EMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control Systemselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 81st percentile (201 hp)B · 81st percentile (203 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 79th percentile (449 ci)B · 80th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 87th percentile (28)
A · MT585EB · 8S.205Median Agricultural Tractor
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