Head to head · Specialized

Challenger MT745B vs John Deere 8245R

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT745B

Specialized

power
269 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT745B specs
John Deere 8245R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8245R

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8245R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT745B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8245R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ MT745B higher · +24 hp (+10%)
MT745B269 hp
8245R245 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8245R is in the 99th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8245R higher · +11 ci (+2%)
MT745B537 ci
8245R548 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

MT745B is in the 98th percentile; 8245R is in the 98th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT745B6
8245R6
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8245R is in the 99th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT745B16
8245R16
Median Specialized Tractor4

MT745B is in the 99th percentile; 8245R is in the 99th · 43 models

MT745B (A)8245R (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT745B8245R—
CategorySpecializedRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC9 ACERT Tech Tier 3PowerTech PSS—
Power Output269hp245hp▲ MT745B+24 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement537ci548ci▲ 8245R+11 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8245R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.9in5.4in▲ MT745B+0.5 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
Length233in245in▲ 8245R+12 in · +5%
Width133in137in▲ 8245R+4 in · +3%
Height136in129in▲ MT745B+7 in · +5%
WheelbaseNot recorded121in—
Operating Weight31,075lb27,553lb▲ MT745B+3,522 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
System TypeClosed-center PFCClosed center load sensing pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/90R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
Hitch TypeStandard Cat.3/3NIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIIIN/IIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity16,000lb39,683lb▲ 8245R+23,683 lb · +148%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT745BJohn Deere 8245RDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 99th percentile (269 hp)B · 99th percentile (245 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 98th percentile (537 ci)B · 98th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 99th percentile (16)B · 99th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 99th percentile (31,075 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,553 lb)
A · MT745BB · 8245RMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT745BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8245R