Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT685D vs John Deere 8530 275 PTO hp

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT685D

Agricultural

power
333 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685D specs
ChallengerChallenger MT685D
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John DeereJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hp

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 1,028–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT685D higher · +3 hp (<1%)
MT685D333 hp
8530 275 PTO hp330 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT685D is in the 95th percentile; 8530 275 PTO hp is in the 95th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8530 275 PTO hp higher · +35 ci (+7%)
MT685D514 ci
8530 275 PTO hp549 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT685D is in the 88th percentile; 8530 275 PTO hp is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT685D6
8530 275 PTO hp6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT685D is in the 74th percentile; 8530 275 PTO hp is in the 74th · 1,130 models

MT685D (A)8530 275 PTO hp (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT685D8530 275 PTO hp—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere—
ModelNot recorded2240—
Power Output333hp330hp▲ MT685D+3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci549ci▲ 8530 275 PTO hp+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.4inNot recorded—
Stroke5.7inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
TypeCVT with two mechanical rangesIVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Length216inNot recorded—
Height141inNot recorded—
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,365lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Not recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity46.2gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,380psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Power RatingNot recorded275hp—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Front Tread Width70.9inNot recorded—
Rear Tread72.8inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment70.9 to 76.8 inNot recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment72.8 to 74.8 inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Hitch TypeCat IIINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCat IIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded18,325lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Chassis Type4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT685DJohn Deere 8530 275 PTO hpDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 95th percentile (333 hp)B · 95th percentile (330 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 90th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
A · MT685DB · 8530 275 PTO hpMedian Agricultural Tractor
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