Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT485D vs John Deere 6330

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT485D

Agricultural

power
137 hp
displacement
299 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT485D specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6330

Utility

power
98.8 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 6330 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT485D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6330

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT485D higher · +38.2 hp (+39%)
MT485D137 hp
633098.8 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT485D is in the 64th percentile; 6330 is in the 43rd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT485D higher · +23 ci (+8%)
MT485D299 ci
6330276 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT485D is in the 46th percentile; 6330 is in the 41st · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT485D4
63304
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT485D is in the 31st percentile; 6330 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT485D higher · +5,415 lb (+51%)
MT485D15,930 lb
633010,515 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT485D is in the 74th percentile; 6330 is in the 48th · 971 models

MT485D (A)6330 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT485D6330—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
ManufacturerAGCO Power DieselJohn Deere—
Model49AWI4045HL281 PowerTech E—
Power Output137hp98.8hp▲ MT485D+38.2 hp · +39%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ 6330+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement299ci276ci▲ MT485D+23 ci · +8%
Bore4.3in4.2in▲ MT485D+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.3in5in▲ MT485D+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
TypeCVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)PowrQuad Plus—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
Operating Weight15,930lb10,515lb▲ MT485D+5,415 lb · +51%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Open-center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity8,520lb4,450lb▲ MT485D+4,070 lb · +91%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
CoolantNot recorded7gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6330Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 64th percentile (137 hp)B · 43rd percentile (98.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 46th percentile (299 ci)B · 41st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 74th percentile (15,930 lb)B · 48th percentile (10,515 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 35th percentile (8,520 lb)B · 4th percentile (4,450 lb)
A · MT485DB · 6330Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT485DFull spec pageJohn Deere 6330