Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT665E vs McCormick Intl ZTX280

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT665E

Agricultural

power
290 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT665E 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 MT665E
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 7951,130

Engine Power

▲ MT665E higher · +10 hp (+4%)
MT665E290 hp
ZTX280280 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT665E is in the 93rd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 92nd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT665E higher · +7 ci (+1%)
MT665E513 ci
ZTX280506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT665E is in the 88th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 86th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT665E6
ZTX2806
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT665E is in the 74th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT665E higher · +1,518 lb (+7%)
MT665E24,670 lb
ZTX28023,152 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT665E is in the 91st percentile; ZTX280 is in the 90th · 971 models

MT665E (A)ZTX280 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl
ModelMT665EZTX280
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERCummins
Power Output290hp280hpMT665E+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPMZTX280+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci506ciMT665E+7 ci · +1%
Bore4.4in4.5inZTX280+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3inMT665E+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Not recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Length219in210inMT665E+9 in · +4%
Height141in122inMT665E+19 in · +16%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded
Operating Weight24,670lb23,152lbMT665E+1,518 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Not recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Speed 1999rpmNot recorded
Speed 21,065rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNIII
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT665EMcCormick Intl ZTX280Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 93rd percentile (290 hp)B · 92nd percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 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 · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)B · 90th percentile (23,152 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 85th percentile (210 in)
A · MT665EB · ZTX280Median Agricultural Tractor
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