Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT555E vs John Deere 7820

Challenger MT555E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT555E

Agricultural

power
170 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT555E specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 7820

Agricultural

power
171 hp
displacement
415 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 7820 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT555E
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 7820

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 7820 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MT555E170 hp
7820171 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; 7820 is in the 74th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7820 higher · +13 ci (+3%)
MT555E402 ci
7820415 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT555E is in the 66th percentile; 7820 is in the 72nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT555E6
78206
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT555E is in the 74th percentile; 7820 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7820 higher · +2,645 lb (+14%)
MT555E18,355 lb
782021,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT555E is in the 79th percentile; 7820 is in the 87th · 971 models

MT555E (A)7820 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT555E7820—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerJohn Deere—
Power Output170hp171hp▲ 7820+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci415ci▲ 7820+13 ci · +3%
Bore4.3in4.2in▲ MT555E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ 7820+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Partial power shift (AutoQuad-Plus)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
LengthNot recorded212in—
WidthNot recorded96in—
HeightNot recorded125in—
Operating Weight18,355lb21,000lb▲ 7820+2,645 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed-center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity32.9gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,110psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 7820+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R30600/65R28—
Rear Tire Size620/70R42710/70R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,105lb13,618lb▲ MT555E+1,487 lb · +11%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
Chassis TypeFront-wheel assist4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT555EJohn Deere 7820Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 74th percentile (170 hp)B · 74th percentile (171 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 66th percentile (402 ci)B · 72nd percentile (415 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 79th percentile (18,355 lb)B · 87th percentile (21,000 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 64th percentile (15,105 lb)B · 54th percentile (13,618 lb)
A · MT555EB · 7820Median Agricultural Tractor
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