Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655D vs John Deere 8230T

Challenger MT655D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT655D

Agricultural

power
277 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655D specs
John Deere 8230T Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8230T

Crawler

power
233 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8230T specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +44 hp (+19%)
MT655D277 hp
8230T233 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655D is in the 91st percentile; 8230T is in the 86th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8230T higher · +34 ci (+7%)
MT655D514 ci
8230T548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655D is in the 88th percentile; 8230T is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655D6
8230T6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655D is in the 74th percentile; 8230T is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8230T higher · +1,885 lb (+7%)
MT655D25,365 lb
8230T27,250 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655D is in the 92nd percentile; 8230T is in the 93rd · 971 models

MT655D (A)8230T (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT655D8230T—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere—
ModelAGCO Power2240—
Power Output277hp233hp▲ MT655D+44 hp · +19%
Rated RPM1,950RPM2,100RPM▲ 8230T+150 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci548ci▲ 8230T+34 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8230T+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ MT655D+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
TypeTechstar CVT continuously variable transmissionselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Length216inNot recorded—
Height141inNot recorded—
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,365lb27,250lb▲ 8230T+1,885 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch Capacity17,850lb16,830lb▲ MT655D+1,020 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Chassis Type4x4Track Tractor—
Drive Type4WDTrack—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
Control SystemDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solutionNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8230TDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (277 hp)B · 86th percentile (233 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 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 · 93rd percentile (27,250 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 12,126 lb
A · 77th percentile (17,850 lb)B · 71st percentile (16,830 lb)
A · MT655DB · 8230TMedian Agricultural Tractor
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