Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655E vs Fendt 826 Vario

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT655E

Agricultural

power
265 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655E specs
Fendt 826 Vario Tractor
FendtModel B

Fendt 826 Vario

Agricultural

power
265 hp
displacement
370 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 826 Vario specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655E
vs
FendtFendt 826 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT655E265 hp
826 Vario265 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655E is in the 90th percentile; 826 Vario is in the 90th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT655E higher · +143 ci (+39%)
MT655E513 ci
826 Vario370 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655E is in the 88th percentile; 826 Vario is in the 60th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655E6
826 Vario6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655E is in the 74th percentile; 826 Vario is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT655E higher · +3,840 lb (+18%)
MT655E24,670 lb
826 Vario20,830 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655E is in the 91st percentile; 826 Vario is in the 86th · 971 models

MT655E (A)826 Vario (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
ModelMT655E826 Vario—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
ManufacturerAGCO Power DieselDeutz—
Power Output265hp265hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci370ci▲ MT655E+143 ci · +39%
Bore4.4in4in▲ MT655E+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.7in5in▲ MT655E+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)IVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Length219in208in▲ MT655E+11 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height141in129in▲ MT655E+12 in · +9%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight24,670lb20,830lb▲ MT655E+3,840 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity35.8gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,435psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Speed 11,064rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Front Tread Adjustment61.5" to 89.4"Not recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment76.0" to 89.1"Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeIII/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity22,660lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
Control SystemSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655EFendt 826 VarioDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 90th percentile (265 hp)B · 90th percentile (265 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 60th percentile (370 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 · 86th percentile (20,830 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 84th percentile (208 in)
A · MT655EB · 826 VarioMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT655EFull spec pageFendt 826 Vario