Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1046 vs John Deere 8360RT

Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
John Deere 8360RT Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8360RT

Crawler

power
340 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8360RT specs
ChallengerChallenger 1046
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8360RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +106 hp (+31%)
1046446 hp
8360RT340 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1046 is in the 98th percentile; 8360RT is in the 96th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1046 higher · +210 ci (+38%)
1046758 ci
8360RT548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1046 is in the 96th percentile; 8360RT is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10466
8360RT6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1046 is in the 74th percentile; 8360RT is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8360RT higher · +4,740 lb (+15%)
104630,865 lb
8360RT35,605 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1046 is in the 94th percentile; 8360RT is in the 97th · 971 models

1046 (A)8360RT (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model10468360RT—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
ManufacturerMANJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech PSX—
Power Output446hp340hp▲ 1046+106 hp · +31%
Rated RPM1,700RPM1,800RPM▲ 8360RT+100 RPM · +6%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement758ci548ci▲ 1046+210 ci · +38%
Bore5in4.7in▲ 1046+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.5in5.4in▲ 1046+1.1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
TypeCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONInfinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) with four mechanical ranges and automatic shifting between ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
Length242in271in▲ 8360RT+29 in · +12%
Width108inNot recorded—
Height136in131in▲ 1046+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight30,865lb35,605lb▲ 8360RT+4,740 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity61.3gpm65gpm▲ 8360RT+3.7 gpm · +6%
PressureNot recorded2,417psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-Hydraulic Power—

Tires

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
Front Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size750/75R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch (4N/3)—
Hitch CategoryIV/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTrack—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-Hydraulic Power—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1046John Deere 8360RTDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (446 hp)B · 96th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (758 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 94th percentile (30,865 lb)B · 97th percentile (35,605 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 95th percentile (242 in)B · 99th percentile (271 in)
A · 1046B · 8360RTMedian Agricultural Tractor
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