Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655D vs John Deere 7215R

Challenger MT655D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT655D

Agricultural

power
277 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655D 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 MT655D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 7215R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 931,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +62 hp (+29%)
MT655D277 hp
7215R215 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655D is in the 91st percentile; 7215R is in the 83rd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT655D higher · +100 ci (+24%)
MT655D514 ci
7215R414 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655D is in the 88th percentile; 7215R is in the 70th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655D6
7215R6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655D is in the 74th percentile; 7215R is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT655D higher · +3,800 lb (+18%)
MT655D25,365 lb
7215R21,565 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655D is in the 92nd percentile; 7215R is in the 88th · 971 models

MT655D (A)7215R (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere
ModelMT655D7215R
CategoryAgriculturalRow Crop

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere
ModelAGCO PowerPowerTech PSX
Power Output277hp215hpMT655D+62 hp · +29%
Rated RPM1,950RPM2,100RPM7215R+150 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci414ciMT655D+100 ci · +24%
Bore4.4in4.2inMT655D+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.7in5inMT655D+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeTechstar CVT continuously variable transmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Length216inNot recorded
Height141inNot recorded
Wheelbase122inNot recorded
Operating Weight25,365lb21,565lbMT655D+3,800 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeNot recorded540 RPM at 1958 engine RPM or 1000 RPM at 1950 engine RPM

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch Capacity17,850lb15,324lbMT655D+2,526 lb · +16%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded
Drive Type4WDNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Starter TypeElectric12-volt electric

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
Control SystemDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solutionNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 7215RDifference
TypeCabNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (277 hp)B · 83rd percentile (215 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 70th percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 92nd percentile (25,365 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,565 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 77th percentile (17,850 lb)B · 66th percentile (15,324 lb)
A · MT655DB · 7215RMedian Agricultural Tractor
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