Head to head · Crawler

Challenger MT743 vs John Deere 9430T

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT743

Crawler

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

John Deere 9430T

Crawler

power
425 hp
displacement
826 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9430T specs
ChallengerChallenger MT743
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John DeereJohn Deere 9430T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT743425 hp
9430T425 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

MT743 is in the 79th percentile; 9430T is in the 79th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9430T higher · +227 ci (+38%)
MT743599 ci
9430T826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

MT743 is in the 66th percentile; 9430T is in the 84th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)
MT7437
9430T6
Median Crawler Tractor6

MT743 is in the 97th percentile; 9430T is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 9430T higher · +8,160 lb (+23%)
MT74336,220 lb
9430T44,380 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

MT743 is in the 77th percentile; 9430T is in the 87th · 173 models

MT743 (A)9430T (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT7439430T—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler, AgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerJohn Deere—
ModelAGCO Power 9.8 LPowerTech Plus—
Power Output425hp425hpSame
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,100RPM▲ 9430T+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders76▲ MT743+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci826ci▲ 9430T+227 ci · +38%
Bore4.4in5.2in▲ 9430T+0.8 in · +18%
Stroke5.7in6.5in▲ 9430T+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
TypeCVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motorsSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
LengthNot recorded237in—
Width88in136in▲ 9430T+48 in · +55%
HeightNot recorded134in—
Operating Weight36,220lb44,380lb▲ 9430T+8,160 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by the steering wheel—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating377hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity19,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Drive TypeTracksNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by the steering wheel—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT743John Deere 9430TDifference
TypeCabCab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 66th percentile (599 ci)B · 84th percentile (826 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 · 87th percentile (44,380 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 53rd percentile (88 in)B · 93rd percentile (136 in)
A · MT743B · 9430TMedian Crawler Tractor
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