CaseIH STX500 vs Challenger MT865
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The CaseIH STX500 and the Challenger MT865 deliver the same power: 500 HP.
- The CaseIH STX500 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2002 for the Challenger MT865.
Full specs comparison
| CaseIH STX500 | Challenger MT865 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 HP | 500 HP |
| Production years | 2004–2006 | 2002–2004 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 14.9 L | 15.8 L |
| Weight | 24 494 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | — |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 2 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 845 kg | 8 845 kg |
| Wheelbase | 391 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the CaseIH STX500 or the Challenger MT865?
The CaseIH STX500 and the Challenger MT865 deliver the same power: 500 HP.
Which is more recent, the CaseIH STX500 or the Challenger MT865?
The CaseIH STX500 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2002 for the Challenger MT865.

