Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655B vs Massey Ferguson 8730

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT655B

Agricultural

power
260 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655B specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8730

Agricultural

power
261 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8730 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MT655B260 hp
8730261 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655B is in the 89th percentile; 8730 is in the 89th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT655B513 ci
8730513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655B is in the 88th percentile; 8730 is in the 87th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655B6
87306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655B is in the 74th percentile; 8730 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8730 higher · +5,120 lb (+26%)
MT655B19,550 lb
873024,670 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655B is in the 82nd percentile; 8730 is in the 91st · 971 models

MT655B (A)8730 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT655B8730—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerSisuAGCO SA.S, Beauvais, France—
Model84ETAAGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output260hp261hp▲ 8730+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,948RPM▲ MT655B+252 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Typecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)Same

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Length206in219in▲ 8730+13 in · +6%
Width118inNot recorded—
Height124in141in▲ 8730+17 in · +14%
Operating Weight19,550lb24,670lb▲ 8730+5,120 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
System Typepressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded53.1gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded20,390lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Coolant8.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 89th percentile (261 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 · 82nd percentile (19,550 lb)B · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 82nd percentile (206 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · MT655BB · 8730Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT655BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8730