Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT645E vs Massey Ferguson 8727

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT645E

Agricultural

power
243 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT645E specs
Massey Ferguson 8727 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8727

Agricultural

power
241 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8727 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT645E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8727

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT645E higher · +2 hp (<1%)
MT645E243 hp
8727241 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT645E is in the 87th percentile; 8727 is in the 87th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT645E513 ci
8727513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT645E is in the 88th percentile; 8727 is in the 87th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT645E6
87276
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT645E is in the 74th percentile; 8727 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8727 higher · +165 lb (<1%)
MT645E24,670 lb
872724,835 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT645E is in the 91st percentile; 8727 is in the 92nd · 971 models

MT645E (A)8727 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT645E8727—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERAGCO PowerSame
Power Output243hp241hp▲ MT645E+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,098RPM▲ MT645E+2 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
TypeTechstar CVT (Continuously Variable transmission)Dyna-VT Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Length219in219inSame
Height141in141inSame
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight24,670lb24,835lb▲ 8727+165 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed Center Load Sensing—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded53.1gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,435psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded61.5in—
Rear TreadNot recorded76in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded61.5 to 89.4 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded76.0 to 85.1 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Hitch TypeRear HitchCategory III/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIII / IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded20,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedFront wheel assist—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8727Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (243 hp)B · 87th percentile (241 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 87th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)B · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · MT645EB · 8727Median Agricultural Tractor
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