Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT765E vs John Deere 9RX 540

Challenger MT765E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT765E

Articulated

power
405 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
16
Full MT765E specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9RX 540

Articulated

power
409 hp
displacement
827 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9RX 540 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT765E
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +4 hp (<1%)
MT765E405 hp
9RX 540409 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT765E is in the 35th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 37th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +228 ci (+38%)
MT765E599 ci
9RX 540827 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT765E is in the 6th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT765E higher · +1 (+17%)
MT765E7
9RX 5406
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT765E is in the 92nd percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +2 (+13%)
MT765E16
9RX 54018
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT765E is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 97th · 59 models

MT765E (A)9RX 540 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT765E9RX 540—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
ManufacturerAGCO POWERJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedJD14—
Power Output405hp409hp▲ 9RX 540+4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,749RPM▲ MT765E+351 RPM · +20%
Cylinders76▲ MT765E+1 · +17%
Displacement599ci827ci▲ 9RX 540+228 ci · +38%
Bore4.4in5.2in▲ 9RX 540+0.8 in · +18%
Stroke5.7in6.5in▲ 9RX 540+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
LengthNot recorded346in—
Width120in88in▲ MT765E+32 in · +36%
HeightNot recorded146in—
Operating Weight33,235lb56,320lb▲ 9RX 540+23,085 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure/flow compensated—
Steering TypeElectro-Hydraulic DifferentialNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Hitch TypeCat 3IVN/IV—
Hitch CategoryIVN/IIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity39,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4WD tracked—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeElectro-Hydraulic DifferentialNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT765EJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 35th percentile (405 hp)B · 37th percentile (409 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 6th percentile (599 ci)B · 50th percentile (827 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 92nd percentile (7)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 97th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 6th percentile (33,235 lb)B · 77th percentile (56,320 lb)
A · MT765EB · 9RX 540Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT765EFull spec pageJohn Deere 9RX 540