Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT645E vs Versatile 260

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT645E

Agricultural

power
243 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT645E specs
Versatile 260 Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 260

Four-Wheel Drive

power
260 hp
displacement
543 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 260 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT645E
vs
VersatileVersatile 260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 7951,130

Engine Power

▲ 260 higher · +17 hp (+7%)
MT645E243 hp
260260 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT645E is in the 87th percentile; 260 is in the 89th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 260 higher · +30 ci (+6%)
MT645E513 ci
260543 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT645E is in the 88th percentile; 260 is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT645E6
2606
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT645E is in the 74th percentile; 260 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT645E higher · +725 lb (+3%)
MT645E24,670 lb
26023,945 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT645E is in the 91st percentile; 260 is in the 91st · 971 models

MT645E (A)260 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
ManufacturerChallengerVersatile
ModelMT645E260
CategoryAgriculturalFour-Wheel Drive

Engine

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERCummins
ModelNot recordedQSL9
Power Output243hp260hp260+17 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci543ci260+30 ci · +6%
Bore4.4in4.5in260+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
TypeTechstar CVT (Continuously Variable transmission)Full Power Shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
Length219in252in260+33 in · +15%
Height141in132inMT645E+9 in · +7%
Operating Weight24,670lb23,945lbMT645E+725 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Same
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
Hitch TypeRear HitchNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIII / IVNCategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT645EVersatile 260Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (243 hp)B · 89th percentile (260 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 90th percentile (543 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 · 91st percentile (23,945 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 96th percentile (252 in)
A · MT645EB · 260Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT645EFull spec pageVersatile 260