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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT685E
Agricultural
- power
- 305 hp
- displacement
- 513 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Agricultural
Challenger MT685E vs John Deere 8430T
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8430T
Crawler
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger MT685E
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8430T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 8430T higher · +30 hp (+10%)MT685E305 hp
8430T335 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
MT685E is in the 94th percentile; 8430T is in the 96th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8430T higher · +35 ci (+7%)MT685E513 ci
8430T548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
MT685E is in the 88th percentile; 8430T is in the 90th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT685E6
8430T6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
MT685E is in the 74th percentile; 8430T is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8430T higher · +3,955 lb (+16%)MT685E24,835 lb
8430T28,790 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
MT685E is in the 92nd percentile; 8430T is in the 94th · 971 models
MT685E (A)8430T (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | MT685E | 8430T | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AGCO POWER | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech 6090HRW | — |
| Power Output | 305hp | 335hp | ▲ 8430T+30 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 513ci | 548ci | ▲ 8430T+35 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8430T+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.4in | ▲ MT685E+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 207in | ▲ MT685E+12 in · +6% |
| Width | Not recorded | 104in | — |
| Height | 141in | 123in | ▲ MT685E+18 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 24,835lb | 28,790lb | ▲ 8430T+3,955 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Electro-hydraulic | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: III/IVN | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3/4N | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel assist | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Electro-hydraulic | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 10.6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT685E | John Deere 8430T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 94th percentile (305 hp)B · 96th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 88th percentile (513 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)B · 94th percentile (28,790 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 83rd percentile (207 in)
A · MT685EB · 8430TMedian Agricultural Tractor