Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655D vs Valtra S 280

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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ValtraModel B

Valtra S 280

Agricultural

power
276 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
40
Full S 280 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655D
vs
ValtraValtra S 280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MT655D277 hp
S 280276 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655D is in the 91st percentile; S 280 is in the 91st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT655D higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT655D514 ci
S 280513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655D is in the 88th percentile; S 280 is in the 87th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655D6
S 2806
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655D is in the 74th percentile; S 280 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT655D higher · +5,964 lb (+31%)
MT655D25,365 lb
S 28019,401 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655D is in the 92nd percentile; S 280 is in the 82nd · 971 models

MT655D (A)S 280 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
ManufacturerChallengerValtra—
ModelMT655DS 280—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselNot recorded—
ModelAGCO Power84ETA—
Power Output277hp276hp▲ MT655D+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,950RPM2,200RPM▲ S 280+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci513ci▲ MT655D+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.4inNot recorded—
Stroke5.7inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
TypeTechstar CVT continuously variable transmissionNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
Length216inNot recorded—
WidthNot recorded99.6in—
Height141in134in▲ MT655D+7 in · +5%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,365lb19,401lb▲ MT655D+5,964 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity17,850lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
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 MT655DValtra S 280Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
Control SystemDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solutionNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655DValtra S 280Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

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 · 87th percentile (513 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 · 82nd percentile (19,401 lb)

Height

median 111 in
A · 96th percentile (141 in)B · 93rd percentile (134 in)
A · MT655DB · S 280Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT655DFull spec pageValtra S 280