Head to head · Row Crop

Challenger MT685C vs John Deere 8335R

Challenger MT685C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT685C

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8335R

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8335R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT685C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8335R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT685C340 hp
8335R340 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MT685C is in the 96th percentile; 8335R is in the 96th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8335R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
MT685C513 ci
8335R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MT685C is in the 90th percentile; 8335R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT685C6
8335R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MT685C is in the 50th percentile; 8335R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8335R higher · +3,125 lb (+13%)
MT685C24,250 lb
8335R27,375 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

MT685C is in the 93rd percentile; 8335R is in the 96th · 1,350 models

MT685C (A)8335R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT685C8335R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
ManufacturerAGCONot recorded—
ModelSISU POWER 84CTAJohn Deere PowerTech PSX—
Power Output340hp340hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ MT685C+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci548ci▲ 8335R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8335R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ MT685C+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
TypeContinuously-variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
Length223in244in▲ 8335R+21 in · +9%
WidthNot recorded95.7in—
Height133in139in▲ 8335R+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight24,250lb27,375lb▲ 8335R+3,125 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII, IVIVN/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded18,200lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT685CJohn Deere 8335RDifference
TypeNot recordedCommandView II cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 96th percentile (340 hp)B · 96th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 90th percentile (513 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 93rd percentile (24,250 lb)B · 96th percentile (27,375 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 92nd percentile (223 in)B · 96th percentile (244 in)
A · MT685CB · 8335RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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