ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65 vs John Deere 8120T
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8120T
Crawler
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 496 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger 65
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8120T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65 higher · +70 hp (+35%)65270 hp
8120T200 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65 is in the 59th percentile; 8120T is in the 50th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65 higher · +142 ci (+29%)65638 ci
8120T496 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65 is in the 70th percentile; 8120T is in the 54th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied656
8120T6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65 is in the 50th percentile; 8120T is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8120T higher · +6 (+60%)6510
8120T16
Median Crawler Tractor10
65 is in the 50th percentile; 8120T is in the 69th · 179 models
65 (A)8120T (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65 | 8120T | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 270hp | 200hp | ▲ 65+70 hp · +35% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8120T+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 496ci | ▲ 65+142 ci · +29% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.6in | ▲ 65+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.1in | ▲ 65+0.9 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225in | 207in | ▲ 65+18 in · +9% |
| Width | 113in | 104in | ▲ 65+9 in · +9% |
| Height | 127in | 123in | ▲ 65+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 33,200lb | 25,950lb | ▲ 65+7,250 lb · +28% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Track | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 9gal | ▲ 65+2 gal · +22% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65 | John Deere 8120T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 59th percentile (270 hp)B · 50th percentile (200 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 54th percentile (496 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (33,200 lb)B · 56th percentile (25,950 lb)
A · 65B · 8120TMedian Crawler Tractor