Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT655D vs John Deere 8400T

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 8400T

Crawler

power
227 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8400T specs
ChallengerChallenger MT655D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8400T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +50 hp (+22%)
MT655D277 hp
8400T227 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT655D is in the 91st percentile; 8400T is in the 85th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT655D higher · +18 ci (+4%)
MT655D514 ci
8400T496 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT655D is in the 88th percentile; 8400T is in the 84th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT655D6
8400T6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT655D is in the 74th percentile; 8400T is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT655D higher · +365 lb (+1%)
MT655D25,365 lb
8400T25,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

MT655D is in the 92nd percentile; 8400T is in the 92nd · 971 models

MT655D (A)8400T (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT655D8400T—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere—
ModelAGCO PowerSerial No.*RG6081 H040198*—
Power Output277hp227hp▲ MT655D+50 hp · +22%
Rated RPM1,950RPM2,000RPM▲ 8400T+50 RPM · +3%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci496ci▲ MT655D+18 ci · +4%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 8400T+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.7in5.1in▲ MT655D+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
TypeTechstar CVT continuously variable transmissionFull powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Length216in207in▲ MT655D+9 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded104in—
Height141in123in▲ MT655D+18 in · +15%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,365lb25,000lb▲ MT655D+365 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity17,850lb15,650lb▲ MT655D+2,200 lb · +14%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Chassis Type4x4Crawler—
Drive Type4WDTrack—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
Control SystemDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solutionNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT655DJohn Deere 8400TDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (277 hp)B · 85th percentile (227 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 84th percentile (496 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 · 92nd percentile (25,000 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 83rd percentile (207 in)
A · MT655DB · 8400TMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT655DFull spec pageJohn Deere 8400T