Head to head · Crawler

Challenger MT738 vs John Deere 9520T

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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 9520T

Crawler

power
333 hp
displacement
765 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9520T specs
ChallengerChallenger MT738
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John DeereJohn Deere 9520T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 9520T higher · +8 hp (+2%)
MT738325 hp
9520T333 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

MT738 is in the 67th percentile; 9520T is in the 68th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9520T higher · +166 ci (+28%)
MT738599 ci
9520T765 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

MT738 is in the 66th percentile; 9520T is in the 78th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT738 higher · +1 (+17%)
MT7387
9520T6
Median Crawler Tractor6

MT738 is in the 97th percentile; 9520T is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 9520T higher · +7,535 lb (+21%)
MT73836,050 lb
9520T43,585 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

MT738 is in the 77th percentile; 9520T is in the 84th · 173 models

MT738 (A)9520T (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT7389520T—
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelPowerNot recorded—
Power Output325hp333hp▲ 9520T+8 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,701RPM2,100RPM▲ 9520T+399 RPM · +23%
Cylinders76▲ MT738+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci765ci▲ 9520T+166 ci · +28%
Bore4.4in5in▲ 9520T+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke5.7in6.5in▲ 9520T+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
TypeCVT, infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motorsFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
LengthNot recorded237in—
WidthNot recorded141in—
HeightNot recorded139in—
Operating Weight36,050lb43,585lb▲ 9520T+7,535 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center pressure/flow compensated—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded50.8gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNIII, IV/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded14,921lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
Chassis TypeTracklayer-rubber trackedTrack—
Drive TypeTrackTrackSame
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
CoolantNot recorded16gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT738John Deere 9520TDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 67th percentile (325 hp)B · 68th percentile (333 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 66th percentile (599 ci)B · 78th percentile (765 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 · 84th percentile (43,585 lb)
A · MT738B · 9520TMedian Crawler Tractor
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