Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT685E vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT685E

Agricultural

power
305 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685E specs
ChallengerChallenger MT685E
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FendtFendt 943 Vario MT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 7951,130

Engine Power

▲ 943 Vario MT higher · +120 hp (+39%)
MT685E305 hp
943 Vario MT425 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT685E is in the 94th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 98th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 943 Vario MT higher · +85 ci (+17%)
MT685E513 ci
943 Vario MT598 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT685E is in the 88th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 92nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ 943 Vario MT higher · +1 (+17%)
MT685E6
943 Vario MT7
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT685E is in the 74th percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 98th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 943 Vario MT higher · +8,608 lb (+35%)
MT685E24,835 lb
943 Vario MT33,443 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT685E is in the 92nd percentile; 943 Vario MT is in the 96th · 971 models

MT685E (A)943 Vario MT (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt
ModelMT685E943 Vario MT
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler

Engine

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERAGCO PowerSame
Power Output305hp425hp943 Vario MT+120 hp · +39%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,450RPMMT685E+650 RPM · +45%
Cylinders67943 Vario MT+1 · +17%
Displacement513ci598ci943 Vario MT+85 ci · +17%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
Length219in241in943 Vario MT+22 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded98.5in
Height141in138inMT685E+3 in · +2%
Operating Weight24,835lb33,443lb943 Vario MT+8,608 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Closed center
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
TypeNot recorded1000/1000E (1.75)

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
Hitch TypeRear Type: III/IVNIVN/III
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/4NCategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
Drive TypeFront-wheel assist4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT685EFendt 943 Vario MTDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 94th percentile (305 hp)B · 98th percentile (425 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 92nd percentile (598 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (7)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)B · 96th percentile (33,443 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 95th percentile (241 in)
A · MT685EB · 943 Vario MTMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT685EFull spec pageFendt 943 Vario MT