Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT485D vs John Deere 6420

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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 6420

Utility

power
110 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6420 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT485D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6420

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT485D higher · +27 hp (+25%)
MT485D137 hp
6420110 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT485D is in the 64th percentile; 6420 is in the 50th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT485D higher · +23 ci (+8%)
MT485D299 ci
6420276 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT485D is in the 46th percentile; 6420 is in the 41st · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT485D4
64204
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT485D is in the 31st percentile; 6420 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT485D higher · +5,458 lb (+52%)
MT485D15,930 lb
642010,472 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT485D is in the 74th percentile; 6420 is in the 48th · 971 models

MT485D (A)6420 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT485D6420—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
ManufacturerAGCO Power DieselJohn Deere—
Model49AWIPowerTech 4045HL070—
Power Output137hp110hp▲ MT485D+27 hp · +25%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ 6420+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 6420Difference
TypeCVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)Fully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
LengthNot recorded163in—
WidthNot recorded61.8in—
HeightNot recorded98.3in—
Operating Weight15,930lb10,472lb▲ MT485D+5,458 lb · +52%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Closed center pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent rear—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity8,520lb4,741lb▲ MT485D+3,779 lb · +80%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT485DJohn Deere 6420Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 64th percentile (137 hp)B · 50th percentile (110 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 (10,472 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 35th percentile (8,520 lb)B · 11th percentile (4,741 lb)
A · MT485DB · 6420Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT485DFull spec pageJohn Deere 6420