Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT645E vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT645E

Agricultural

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

Massey Ferguson 8S.245

Agricultural

power
241 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8S.245 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT645E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8S.245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT645E higher · +2 hp (<1%)
MT645E243 hp
8S.245241 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT645E is in the 87th percentile; 8S.245 is in the 87th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT645E higher · +64 ci (+14%)
MT645E513 ci
8S.245449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT645E is in the 88th percentile; 8S.245 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT645E6
8S.2456
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT645E is in the 74th percentile; 8S.245 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT645E higher · +2,624 lb (+12%)
MT645E24,670 lb
8S.24522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT645E is in the 91st percentile; 8S.245 is in the 88th · 971 models

MT645E (A)8S.245 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT645E8S.245—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERAGCO PowerSame
Power Output243hp241hp▲ MT645E+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,850RPM▲ MT645E+250 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci449ci▲ MT645E+64 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ MT645E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ MT645E+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
TypeTechstar CVT (Continuously Variable transmission)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Length219in212in▲ MT645E+7 in · +3%
Height141in134in▲ MT645E+7 in · +5%
Operating Weight24,670lb22,046lb▲ MT645E+2,624 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Hitch TypeRear HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII / IVNIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded30,203lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT645EMassey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
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 · 80th percentile (449 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 · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · MT645EB · 8S.245Median Agricultural Tractor
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