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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT685E
Agricultural
- power
- 305 hp
- displacement
- 513 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Agricultural
Challenger MT685E vs McCormick Intl ZTX280
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McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl ZTX280
Agricultural
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 506 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 36
ChallengerChallenger MT685E
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX280
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ MT685E higher · +25 hp (+9%)MT685E305 hp
ZTX280280 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
MT685E is in the 94th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 92nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MT685E higher · +7 ci (+1%)MT685E513 ci
ZTX280506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
MT685E is in the 88th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 86th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT685E6
ZTX2806
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
MT685E is in the 74th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Operating Weight
▲ MT685E higher · +1,683 lb (+7%)MT685E24,835 lb
ZTX28023,152 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
MT685E is in the 92nd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 90th · 971 models
MT685E (A)ZTX280 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | MT685E | ZTX280 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AGCO POWER | Cummins | — |
| Power Output | 305hp | 280hp | ▲ MT685E+25 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ ZTX280+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 513ci | 506ci | ▲ MT685E+7 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.5in | ▲ ZTX280+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.3in | ▲ MT685E+0.4 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 210in | ▲ MT685E+9 in · +4% |
| Height | 141in | 122in | ▲ MT685E+19 in · +16% |
| Operating Weight | 24,835lb | 23,152lb | ▲ MT685E+1,683 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: III/IVN | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3/4N | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel assist | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 94th percentile (305 hp)B · 92nd percentile (280 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)B · 90th percentile (23,152 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 85th percentile (210 in)
A · MT685EB · ZTX280Median Agricultural Tractor