Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT685E vs Massey Ferguson 8S.305

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT685E

Agricultural

power
305 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685E specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.305

Agricultural

power
302 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8S.305 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT685E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8S.305

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT685E higher · +3 hp (<1%)
MT685E305 hp
8S.305302 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT685E is in the 94th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 94th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT685E higher · +64 ci (+14%)
MT685E513 ci
8S.305449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT685E is in the 88th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT685E6
8S.3056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT685E is in the 74th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT685E higher · +2,789 lb (+13%)
MT685E24,835 lb
8S.30522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT685E is in the 92nd percentile; 8S.305 is in the 88th · 971 models

MT685E (A)8S.305 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT685E8S.305—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERAGCO PowerSame
Power Output305hp302hp▲ MT685E+3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,850RPM▲ MT685E+250 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci449ci▲ MT685E+64 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ MT685E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ MT685E+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)continuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Length219in212in▲ MT685E+7 in · +3%
Height141in134in▲ MT685E+7 in · +5%
Operating Weight24,835lb22,046lb▲ MT685E+2,789 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)closed center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeNot recordedRear: 540/1000, Front: 1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: III/IVNIII—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/4NCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Drive TypeFront-wheel assistNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT685EMassey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeCabcabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 94th percentile (305 hp)B · 94th percentile (302 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 80th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · MT685EB · 8S.305Median Agricultural Tractor
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