Head to head · Crawler

Challenger MT765C vs John Deere 8345RT

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT765C

Crawler

power
321 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT765C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8345RT

Crawler

power
329 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8345RT specs
ChallengerChallenger MT765C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8345RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 8345RT higher · +8 hp (+2%)
MT765C321 hp
8345RT329 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

MT765C is in the 66th percentile; 8345RT is in the 68th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8345RT higher · +11 ci (+2%)
MT765C537 ci
8345RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

MT765C is in the 59th percentile; 8345RT is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT765C6
8345RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

MT765C is in the 50th percentile; 8345RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8345RT higher · +3,585 lb (+12%)
MT765C31,085 lb
8345RT34,670 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

MT765C is in the 66th percentile; 8345RT is in the 72nd · 173 models

MT765C (A)8345RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT765C8345RT—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler, AgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC9 ACERTJohn Deere PowerTech PSS—
Power Output321hp329hp▲ 8345RT+8 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ MT765C+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement537ci548ci▲ 8345RT+11 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8345RT+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.9in5.4in▲ MT765C+0.5 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
Type16-Speed Full Power ShiftInfinitely variable transmission (IVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
Length233in224in▲ MT765C+9 in · +4%
Width133in150in▲ 8345RT+17 in · +13%
Height136in131in▲ MT765C+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight31,085lb34,670lb▲ 8345RT+3,585 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensatedClosed center pressure-flow compensatedSame
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelElectro-hydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3 hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory III/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelElectro-hydraulic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
StandardNot recordedTier 4B—
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT765CJohn Deere 8345RTDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 66th percentile (321 hp)B · 68th percentile (329 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 59th percentile (537 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 66th percentile (31,085 lb)B · 72nd percentile (34,670 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 84th percentile (233 in)B · 80th percentile (224 in)
A · MT765CB · 8345RTMedian Crawler Tractor
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