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ChallengerModel A
Challenger 45
Industrial
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Industrial
Challenger 45 vs John Deere 8420T
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8420T
Crawler
- power
- 284 hp
- displacement
- 496 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger 45
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8420T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial
Engine Displacement
▲ 8420T higher · +93 ci (+23%)45403 ci
8420T496 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci
45 is in the 57th percentile; 8420T is in the 68th · 53 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied456
8420T6
Median Industrial Tractor4
45 is in the 88th percentile; 8420T is in the 88th · 55 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied4516
8420T16
Median Industrial Tractor5
45 is in the 97th percentile; 8420T is in the 97th · 43 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8420T higher · +3,680 lb (+16%)4522,700 lb
8420T26,380 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb
45 is in the 79th percentile; 8420T is in the 87th · 49 models
45 (A)8420T (B)Median Industrial Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 45 | 8420T | — |
| Category | Industrial | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3116 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 284hp | ▲ 8420T+44 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8420T+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 403ci | 496ci | ▲ 8420T+93 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.6in | ▲ 8420T+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.1in | ▲ 8420T+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 207in | ▲ 45+4 in · +2% |
| Width | 91in | 104in | ▲ 8420T+13 in · +14% |
| Height | 120in | 123in | ▲ 8420T+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 22,700lb | 26,380lb | ▲ 8420T+3,680 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Differential Power | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Differential Power | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12-volts | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | 9gal | ▲ 8420T+0.4 gal · +5% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 45 | John Deere 8420T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 284 ciA · 57th percentile (403 ci)B · 68th percentile (496 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 88th percentile (6)B · 88th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 5A · 97th percentile (16)B · 97th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 9,127 lbA · 79th percentile (22,700 lb)B · 87th percentile (26,380 lb)
Length
median 125 inA · 94th percentile (211 in)B · 92nd percentile (207 in)
A · 45B · 8420TMedian Industrial Tractor