Head to head · Row Crop

Challenger MT685C vs Massey Ferguson 8690

Challenger MT685C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT685C

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685C specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8690

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8690 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT685C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8690

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT685C340 hp
8690340 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MT685C is in the 96th percentile; 8690 is in the 96th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT685C513 ci
8690513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MT685C is in the 90th percentile; 8690 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT685C6
86906
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MT685C is in the 50th percentile; 8690 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8690 higher · +1,115 lb (+5%)
MT685C24,250 lb
869025,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

MT685C is in the 93rd percentile; 8690 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

MT685C (A)8690 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT685C8690—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
ManufacturerAGCOSisu Diesel—
ModelSISU POWER 84CTA84 CTA—
Power Output340hp340hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ MT685C+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
TypeContinuously-variable transmissionCVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections that allow an infinite speed adjustment within two mechanical ranges.—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Length223in223inSame
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height133in133inSame
Operating Weight24,250lb25,365lb▲ 8690+1,115 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed Center Load Sensing with two outlet sets combined—
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII, IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded22,758lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT685CMassey Ferguson 8690Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 96th percentile (340 hp)B · 96th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 90th percentile (513 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 93rd percentile (24,250 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 92nd percentile (223 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · MT685CB · 8690Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT685CFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8690