Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85C vs John Deere 8370RT

Challenger 85C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85C

Crawler

power
355 hp
displacement
629 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8370RT

Crawler

power
360 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
22
Full 8370RT specs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8370RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 8370RT higher · +5 hp (+1%)
85C355 hp
8370RT360 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85C is in the 72nd percentile; 8370RT is in the 73rd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85C higher · +81 ci (+15%)
85C629 ci
8370RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85C is in the 67th percentile; 8370RT is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85C6
8370RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

85C is in the 50th percentile; 8370RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8370RT higher · +12 (+120%)
85C10
8370RT22
Median Crawler Tractor10

85C is in the 50th percentile; 8370RT is in the 91st · 179 models

85C (A)8370RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model85C8370RT—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3176 ATAACPowerTech PSS—
Power Output355hp360hp▲ 8370RT+5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement629ci548ci▲ 85C+81 ci · +15%
Bore4.9in4.7in▲ 85C+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.5in5.4in▲ 85C+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift (e23 Transmission)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight33,645lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTracklayer-rubber tracked—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 8370RTDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 73rd percentile (360 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 91st percentile (22)
A · 85CB · 8370RTMedian Crawler Tractor
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