Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT535D vs John Deere 8320RT

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT535D

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT535D specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8320RT

Crawler

power
261 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8320RT specs
ChallengerChallenger MT535D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8320RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8320RT higher · +117 hp (+81%)
MT535D144 hp
8320RT261 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT535D is in the 92nd percentile; 8320RT is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8320RT higher · +145 ci (+36%)
MT535D403 ci
8320RT548 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT535D is in the 90th percentile; 8320RT is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT535D6
8320RT6
Median Utility Tractor4

MT535D is in the 93rd percentile; 8320RT is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8320RT higher · +18,710 lb (+112%)
MT535D16,755 lb
8320RT35,465 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT535D is in the 94th percentile; 8320RT is in the 98th · 5,107 models

MT535D (A)8320RT (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT535D8320RT—
CategoryUtilityCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech PSS—
Power Output144hp261hp▲ 8320RT+117 hp · +81%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement403ci548ci▲ 8320RT+145 ci · +36%
Bore4.3in4.7in▲ 8320RT+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke4.7in5.4in▲ 8320RT+0.7 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift (16 speed)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
LengthNot recorded224in—
WidthNot recorded150in—
HeightNot recorded131in—
Operating Weight16,755lb35,465lb▲ 8320RT+18,710 lb · +112%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Direct engine drive—
Pump Flow Capacity29.4gpm61.8gpm▲ 8320RT+32.4 gpm · +110%
PressureNot recorded2,991psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerElectro-hydraulic power—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
Front Tread Width60.2inNot recorded—
Rear Tread61.7inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity11,755lb22,144lb▲ 8320RT+10,389 lb · +88%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerElectro-hydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter, 12 volt12 volt electric—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
StandardInterim Tier IVTier 4—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)DOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT535DJohn Deere 8320RTDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 92nd percentile (144 hp)B · 96th percentile (261 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (403 ci)B · 94th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 94th percentile (16,755 lb)B · 98th percentile (35,465 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 91st percentile (11,755 lb)B · 99th percentile (22,144 lb)
A · MT535DB · 8320RTMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT535DFull spec pageJohn Deere 8320RT