Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 55 vs John Deere 8310RT

Challenger 55 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 55

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
442 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 55 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8310RT

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8310RT specs
ChallengerChallenger 55
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8310RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 7951,130

Engine Displacement

▲ 8310RT higher · +106 ci (+24%)
55442 ci
8310RT548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

55 is in the 78th percentile; 8310RT is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
556
8310RT6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

55 is in the 74th percentile; 8310RT is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5516
8310RT16
Median Agricultural Tractor16

55 is in the 50th percentile; 8310RT is in the 50th · 972 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8310RT higher · +8,905 lb (+34%)
5526,000 lb
8310RT34,905 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

55 is in the 93rd percentile; 8310RT is in the 97th · 971 models

55 (A)8310RT (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere
Model558310RT
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler

Engine

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Model3126Six-cylinder vertical with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,099RPM55+1 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement442ci548ci8310RT+106 ci · +24%
Bore4.3in4.7in8310RT+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5in5.4in8310RT+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shift with selective gear fixed ratio

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Length211in271in8310RT+60 in · +28%
WidthNot recorded135in
Height125in131in8310RT+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight26,000lb34,905lb8310RT+8,905 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
System TypeVariable-Displacement Load-Sensing Pressure-CompensatedHydraulic control system direct engine drive
Steering TypeDifferential PowerElectro-hydraulic power

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchType 4N/3
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTrack
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack
Steering TypeDifferential PowerElectro-hydraulic power

Electrical

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Coolant8.6gal10.8gal8310RT+2.2 gal · +26%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 78th percentile (442 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 93rd percentile (26,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (34,905 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 86th percentile (211 in)B · 99th percentile (271 in)
A · 55B · 8310RTMedian Agricultural Tractor
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