Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655D vs Fendt 728 Vario

Challenger MT655D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT655D

Agricultural

power
277 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655D specs
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FendtModel B

Fendt 728 Vario

Agricultural

power
276 hp
displacement
459 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 728 Vario specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655D
vs
FendtFendt 728 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MT655D277 hp
728 Vario276 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655D is in the 91st percentile; 728 Vario is in the 91st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT655D higher · +55 ci (+12%)
MT655D514 ci
728 Vario459 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655D is in the 88th percentile; 728 Vario is in the 83rd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655D6
728 Vario6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655D is in the 74th percentile; 728 Vario is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT655D higher · +4,090 lb (+19%)
MT655D25,365 lb
728 Vario21,275 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655D is in the 92nd percentile; 728 Vario is in the 87th · 971 models

MT655D (A)728 Vario (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
ModelMT655D728 Vario—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO Power—
ModelAGCO PowerNot recorded—
Power Output277hp276hp▲ MT655D+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,950RPM1,700RPM▲ MT655D+250 RPM · +15%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci459ci▲ MT655D+55 ci · +12%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ MT655D+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.2in▲ MT655D+0.5 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
TypeTechstar CVT continuously variable transmissioncontinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
Length216in217in▲ 728 Vario+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height141in129in▲ MT655D+12 in · +9%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,365lb21,275lb▲ MT655D+4,090 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Load-sensing variable displacement—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch Capacity17,850lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
StandardNot recordedStage V—
Control SystemDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solutionNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655DFendt 728 VarioDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (277 hp)B · 91st percentile (276 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 83rd percentile (459 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 92nd percentile (25,365 lb)B · 87th percentile (21,275 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 88th percentile (217 in)
A · MT655DB · 728 VarioMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT655DFull spec pageFendt 728 Vario