Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT665D vs McCormick Intl ZTX280

Challenger MT665D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT665D

Agricultural

power
299 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT665D specs
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McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl ZTX280

Agricultural

power
280 hp
displacement
506 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full ZTX280 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT665D
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

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Engine Power

▲ MT665D higher · +19 hp (+7%)
MT665D299 hp
ZTX280280 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT665D is in the 93rd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 92nd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT665D higher · +8 ci (+2%)
MT665D514 ci
ZTX280506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT665D is in the 88th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 86th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT665D6
ZTX2806
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT665D is in the 74th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT665D higher · +2,213 lb (+10%)
MT665D25,365 lb
ZTX28023,152 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT665D is in the 92nd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 90th · 971 models

MT665D (A)ZTX280 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl
ModelMT665DZTX280
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselCummins
Power Output299hp280hpMT665D+19 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPMZTX280+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci506ciMT665D+8 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.5inZTX280+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3inMT665D+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
TypeContinuously Variable TransmissionNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Length216in210inMT665D+6 in · +3%
Height141in122inMT665D+19 in · +16%
Operating Weight25,365lb23,152lbMT665D+2,213 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Not recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type4 Wheel Drive4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT665DMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
TypeCabNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 93rd percentile (299 hp)B · 92nd percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 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 · 90th percentile (23,152 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 85th percentile (210 in)
A · MT665DB · ZTX280Median Agricultural Tractor
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