Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT555B vs John Deere 8330

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT555B

Utility

power
171 hp
displacement
366 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT555B specs
John Deere 8330 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8330

Agricultural

power
275 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8330 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT555B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8330

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8330 higher · +104 hp (+61%)
MT555B171 hp
8330275 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT555B is in the 94th percentile; 8330 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8330 higher · +183 ci (+50%)
MT555B366 ci
8330549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT555B is in the 88th percentile; 8330 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT555B6
83306
Median Utility Tractor4

MT555B is in the 93rd percentile; 8330 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT555B higher · +8 (+50%)
MT555B24
833016
Median Utility Tractor12

MT555B is in the 92nd percentile; 8330 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

MT555B (A)8330 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT555B8330—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselJohn Deere—
ModelVK 314832240—
Power Output171hp275hp▲ 8330+104 hp · +61%
Rated RPM1,900RPM2,100RPM▲ 8330+200 RPM · +11%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement366ci549ci▲ 8330+183 ci · +50%
Bore4.1inNot recorded—
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
TypeAutoPower VIPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Length182inNot recorded—
Width81.1inNot recorded—
Height117inNot recorded—
WheelbaseNot recorded121in—
Operating Weight14,320lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
System TypeHydraulic control system direct engine driveNot recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity32.2gpm44gpm▲ 8330+11.8 gpm · +37%
PressureNot recorded2,990psi—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Power RatingNot recorded227hp—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30420/90R30—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R46Same

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Hitch CategoryII/IIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity11,230lb14,189lb▲ 8330+2,959 lb · +26%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Chassis Type4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel DriveNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc brakes hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT555BJohn Deere 8330Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded180gal—
Coolant7.4galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 94th percentile (171 hp)B · 96th percentile (275 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 88th percentile (366 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 73rd percentile (16)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 90th percentile (11,230 lb)B · 94th percentile (14,189 lb)
A · MT555BB · 8330Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT555BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8330