Head to head · Crawler

Challenger MT738 vs John Deere 8345RT

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT738

Crawler

power
325 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT738 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8345RT

Crawler

power
329 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8345RT specs
ChallengerChallenger MT738
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John DeereJohn Deere 8345RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 8345RT higher · +4 hp (+1%)
MT738325 hp
8345RT329 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

MT738 is in the 67th percentile; 8345RT is in the 68th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT738 higher · +51 ci (+9%)
MT738599 ci
8345RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

MT738 is in the 66th percentile; 8345RT is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT738 higher · +1 (+17%)
MT7387
8345RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

MT738 is in the 97th percentile; 8345RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT738 higher · +1,380 lb (+4%)
MT73836,050 lb
8345RT34,670 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

MT738 is in the 77th percentile; 8345RT is in the 72nd · 173 models

MT738 (A)8345RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT7388345RT—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelPowerJohn Deere PowerTech PSS—
Power Output325hp329hp▲ 8345RT+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,701RPM1,800RPM▲ 8345RT+99 RPM · +6%
Cylinders76▲ MT738+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci548ci▲ MT738+51 ci · +9%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8345RT+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ MT738+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
TypeCVT, infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motorsInfinitely variable transmission (IVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
LengthNot recorded224in—
WidthNot recorded150in—
HeightNot recorded131in—
Operating Weight36,050lb34,670lb▲ MT738+1,380 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 3 hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
Chassis TypeTracklayer-rubber tracked4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeTrack4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
StandardNot recordedTier 4B—
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 8345RTDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 67th percentile (325 hp)B · 68th percentile (329 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 66th percentile (599 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 97th percentile (7)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 77th percentile (36,050 lb)B · 72nd percentile (34,670 lb)
A · MT738B · 8345RTMedian Crawler Tractor
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