Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT855E vs Versatile 340

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT855E

Articulated

power
454 hp
displacement
1,026 ci
Cylinders
12
Forward gears
16
Full MT855E specs
Versatile 340 Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 340

Utility

power
340 hp
displacement
661 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 340 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT855E
vs
VersatileVersatile 340

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ MT855E higher · +114 hp (+34%)
MT855E454 hp
340340 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT855E is in the 52nd percentile; 340 is in the 16th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT855E higher · +365 ci (+55%)
MT855E1,026 ci
340661 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT855E is in the 95th percentile; 340 is in the 17th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT855E higher · +6 (+100%)
MT855E12
3406
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT855E is in the 97th percentile; 340 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT855E higher · +4 (+33%)
MT855E16
34012
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT855E is in the 50th percentile; 340 is in the 11th · 59 models

MT855E (A)340 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
ManufacturerChallengerVersatile—
ModelMT855E340—
CategoryArticulatedUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
ManufacturerAGCOCummins—
ModelAGCO PowerQSM11—
Power Output454hp340hp▲ MT855E+114 hp · +34%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,400RPM—
Cylinders126▲ MT855E+6 · +100%
Displacement1,026ci661ci▲ MT855E+365 ci · +55%
Bore4.4in4.9in▲ 340+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.7in5.8in▲ 340+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
Typeselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
LengthNot recorded265in—
Width100inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded146in—
Operating Weight43,840lb31,500lb▲ MT855E+12,340 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
System Typeclosed center pressure flow compensatedClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Steering Typepower differentialHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
Hitch CategoryCat. 4Category 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity55,913lb34,000lb▲ MT855E+21,913 lb · +64%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering Typepower differentialHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
Starter TypeelectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT855EVersatile 340Difference
CoolantNot recorded15.9gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 52nd percentile (454 hp)B · 16th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 95th percentile (1,026 ci)B · 17th percentile (661 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 97th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 11th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 27th percentile (43,840 lb)B · 4th percentile (31,500 lb)
A · MT855EB · 340Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT855EFull spec pageVersatile 340