ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65B
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65B vs John Deere 8295RT
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8295RT
Crawler
- power
- 279 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger 65B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8295RT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65B higher · +6 hp (+2%)65B285 hp
8295RT279 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65B is in the 64th percentile; 8295RT is in the 61st · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65B higher · +90 ci (+16%)65B638 ci
8295RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65B is in the 70th percentile; 8295RT is in the 62nd · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65B6
8295RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65B is in the 50th percentile; 8295RT is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8295RT higher · +6 (+60%)65B10
8295RT16
Median Crawler Tractor10
65B is in the 50th percentile; 8295RT is in the 69th · 179 models
65B (A)8295RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65B | 8295RT | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 279hp | ▲ 65B+6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,749RPM | ▲ 65B+351 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 548ci | ▲ 65B+90 ci · +16% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.7in | ▲ 65B+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.4in | ▲ 65B+0.6 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift, Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 107in | 224in | ▲ 8295RT+117 in · +109% |
| Width | 24.5in | 150in | ▲ 8295RT+126 in · +512% |
| Height | Not recorded | 131in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,030lb | 33,660lb | ▲ 65B+370 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Closed center pressure-flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Electro-hydraulic power, differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Electro-hydraulic power, differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 10.6gal | ▲ 65B+0.4 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65B | John Deere 8295RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 61st percentile (279 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 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 · 71st percentile (34,030 lb)B · 70th percentile (33,660 lb)
A · 65BB · 8295RTMedian Crawler Tractor