Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT565B vs John Deere 7215R

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT565B

Agricultural

power
186 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT565B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 7215R

Row Crop

power
215 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 7215R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT565B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 7215R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 7215R higher · +29 hp (+16%)
MT565B186 hp
7215R215 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT565B is in the 78th percentile; 7215R is in the 83rd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7215R higher · +12 ci (+3%)
MT565B402 ci
7215R414 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT565B is in the 66th percentile; 7215R is in the 70th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT565B6
7215R6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT565B is in the 74th percentile; 7215R is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT565B higher · +4 (+20%)
MT565B24
7215R20
Median Agricultural Tractor16

MT565B is in the 81st percentile; 7215R is in the 74th · 972 models

MT565B (A)7215R (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT565B7215R—
CategoryAgriculturalRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsJohn Deere—
ModelVK 31483PowerTech PSX—
Power Output186hp215hp▲ 7215R+29 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ MT565B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci414ci▲ 7215R+12 ci · +3%
BoreNot recorded4.2in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range-operator controlled power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Length182inNot recorded—
Width81.1inNot recorded—
Height113inNot recorded—
Operating Weight16,635lb21,565lb▲ 7215R+4,930 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeNot recorded540 RPM at 1958 engine RPM or 1000 RPM at 1950 engine RPM—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Hitch TypeRearThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/IIIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity11,230lb15,324lb▲ 7215R+4,094 lb · +36%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter12-volt electric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Coolant6.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT565BJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 78th percentile (186 hp)B · 83rd percentile (215 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 66th percentile (402 ci)B · 70th percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 74th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 75th percentile (16,635 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,565 lb)
A · MT565BB · 7215RMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT565BFull spec pageJohn Deere 7215R