Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT645E vs McCormick Intl ZTX230

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT645E

Agricultural

power
243 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT645E specs
McCormick Intl ZTX230 Tractor
McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl ZTX230

Agricultural

power
230 hp
displacement
506 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full ZTX230 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT645E
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT645E higher · +13 hp (+6%)
MT645E243 hp
ZTX230230 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT645E is in the 87th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 85th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT645E higher · +7 ci (+1%)
MT645E513 ci
ZTX230506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT645E is in the 88th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 86th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT645E6
ZTX2306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT645E is in the 74th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT645E higher · +2,532 lb (+11%)
MT645E24,670 lb
ZTX23022,138 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT645E is in the 91st percentile; ZTX230 is in the 88th · 971 models

MT645E (A)ZTX230 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl—
ModelMT645EZTX230—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERCummins—
Power Output243hp230hp▲ MT645E+13 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ ZTX230+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci506ci▲ MT645E+7 ci · +1%
Bore4.4in4.5in▲ ZTX230+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ MT645E+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
TypeTechstar CVT (Continuously Variable transmission)Not recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Length219in210in▲ MT645E+9 in · +4%
Height141in122in▲ MT645E+19 in · +16%
Operating Weight24,670lb22,138lb▲ MT645E+2,532 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Hitch TypeRear HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII / IVNIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT645EMcCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (243 hp)B · 85th percentile (230 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 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 (22,138 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 85th percentile (210 in)
A · MT645EB · ZTX230Median Agricultural Tractor
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