Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT975B vs New Holland TN85A

Challenger MT975B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT975B

Articulated

power
585 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT975B specs
New Holland TN85A Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TN85A

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
274 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full TN85A specs
ChallengerChallenger MT975B
vs
New HollandNew Holland TN85A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 4162

Engine Power

▲ MT975B higher · +505 hp (+631%)
MT975B585 hp
TN85A80 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT975B is in the 93rd percentile; TN85A is in the 1st · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975B higher · +831 ci (+303%)
MT975B1,105 ci
TN85A274 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT975B is in the 99th percentile; TN85A is in the 1st · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT975B higher · +2 (+50%)
MT975B6
TN85A4
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT975B is in the 50th percentile; TN85A is in the 1st · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT975B higher · +4 (+33%)
MT975B16
TN85A12
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT975B is in the 50th percentile; TN85A is in the 11th · 59 models

MT975B (A)TN85A (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland
ModelMT975BTN85A
CategoryArticulatedUtility

Engine

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarIveco
ModelC18Not recorded
Power Output585hp80hpMT975B+505 hp · +631%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,300RPMTN85A+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders64MT975B+2 · +50%
Displacement1,105ci274ciMT975B+831 ci · +303%
Bore5.7in4.1inMT975B+1.6 in · +39%
Stroke7.2in5.2inMT975B+2 in · +38%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
Typeselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftPartially synchronized with mechanical shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
Length298in158inMT975B+140 in · +89%
Width200in67.2inMT975B+133 in · +198%
Height151in95.1inMT975B+55.9 in · +59%
Operating Weight59,820lb6,008lbMT975B+53,812 lb · +896%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
System Typeclosed center PFCOpen Center
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryIVN/III OptII/I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,968lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power
Brake Typewet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT975BNew Holland TN85ADifference
TypeNot recordedOpen (ROPS)

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 93rd percentile (585 hp)B · 1st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)B · 1st percentile (274 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)B · 1st percentile (6,008 lb)
A · MT975BB · TN85AMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT975BFull spec pageNew Holland TN85A