Head to head · Crawler

Challenger MT743 vs John Deere 8870

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT743

Crawler

power
425 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT743 specs
John Deere 8870 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8870

Four-Wheel Drive

power
350 hp
displacement
619 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8870 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT743
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John DeereJohn Deere 8870

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ MT743 higher · +75 hp (+21%)
MT743425 hp
8870350 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

MT743 is in the 79th percentile; 8870 is in the 71st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8870 higher · +20 ci (+3%)
MT743599 ci
8870619 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

MT743 is in the 66th percentile; 8870 is in the 67th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)
MT7437
88706
Median Crawler Tractor6

MT743 is in the 97th percentile; 8870 is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT743 higher · +1,090 lb (+3%)
MT74336,220 lb
887035,130 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

MT743 is in the 77th percentile; 8870 is in the 74th · 173 models

MT743 (A)8870 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT7438870—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerJohn Deere—
ModelAGCO Power 9.8 LNot recorded—
Power Output425hp350hp▲ MT743+75 hp · +21%
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,100RPM▲ 8870+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders76▲ MT743+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci619ci▲ 8870+20 ci · +3%
Bore4.4in5.1in▲ 8870+0.7 in · +16%
Stroke5.7in5in▲ MT743+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
TypeCVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motorsPowersync Diesel 12 and 24 Speeds—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
LengthNot recorded269in—
Width88inNot recorded—
Operating Weight36,220lb35,130lb▲ MT743+1,090 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center pressure compensated—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating377hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IVN3-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity19,000lb14,980lb▲ MT743+4,020 lb · +27%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeTracks4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 8870Difference
TypeCabSound-Gard cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 79th percentile (425 hp)B · 71st percentile (350 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 66th percentile (599 ci)B · 67th percentile (619 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 77th percentile (36,220 lb)B · 74th percentile (35,130 lb)
A · MT743B · 8870Median Crawler Tractor
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