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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT745B
Specialized
- power
- 269 hp
- displacement
- 537 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Specialized
Challenger MT745B vs John Deere 8230T
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8230T
Crawler
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger MT745B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ MT745B higher · +36 hp (+15%)MT745B269 hp
8230T233 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8230T is in the 99th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230T higher · +11 ci (+2%)MT745B537 ci
8230T548 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
MT745B is in the 98th percentile; 8230T is in the 98th · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT745B6
8230T6
Median Specialized Tractor4
MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8230T is in the 99th · 58 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedMT745B16
8230T16
Median Specialized Tractor4
MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8230T is in the 99th · 43 models
MT745B (A)8230T (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | MT745B | 8230T | — |
| Category | Specialized | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | C9 ACERT Tech Tier 3 | 2240 | — |
| Power Output | 269hp | 233hp | ▲ MT745B+36 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 537ci | 548ci | ▲ 8230T+11 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8230T+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 5.4in | ▲ MT745B+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 233in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 133in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 136in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 31,075lb | 27,250lb | ▲ MT745B+3,825 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center PFC | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Standard Cat.3/3N | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | IIIN/III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 16,000lb | 16,830lb | ▲ 8230T+830 lb · +5% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Track Tractor | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT745B | John Deere 8230T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 99th percentile (269 hp)B · 99th percentile (233 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 98th percentile (537 ci)B · 98th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 99th percentile (16)B · 99th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 99th percentile (31,075 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,250 lb)
A · MT745BB · 8230TMedian Specialized Tractor