Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger MT875B vs John Deere 9430T

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT875B

Agricultural

power
431 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT875B 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 MT875B
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John DeereJohn Deere 9430T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT875B higher · +6 hp (+1%)
MT875B431 hp
9430T425 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

MT875B is in the 98th percentile; 9430T is in the 98th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT875B higher · +279 ci (+34%)
MT875B1,105 ci
9430T826 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

MT875B is in the 99th percentile; 9430T is in the 96th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT875B6
9430T6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

MT875B is in the 74th percentile; 9430T is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9430T higher · +2 (+13%)
MT875B16
9430T18
Median Agricultural Tractor16

MT875B is in the 50th percentile; 9430T is in the 68th · 972 models

MT875B (A)9430T (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT875B9430T—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC18PowerTech Plus—
Power Output431hp425hp▲ MT875B+6 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,105ci826ci▲ MT875B+279 ci · +34%
Bore5.7in5.2in▲ MT875B+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke7.2in6.5in▲ MT875B+0.7 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
TypeCat Powershift (Full Power Shift)Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
Length266in237in▲ MT875B+29 in · +12%
Width141in136in▲ MT875B+5 in · +4%
Height138in134in▲ MT875B+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight43,700lb44,380lb▲ 9430T+680 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
System TypeClosed Center PFCClosed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by the steering wheel—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
Hitch TypeNo 3-point hitch availableNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by the steering wheel—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (12V)Electric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT875BJohn Deere 9430TDifference
TypeNot recordedCab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (431 hp)B · 98th percentile (425 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)B · 96th percentile (826 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 68th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 98th percentile (43,700 lb)B · 99th percentile (44,380 lb)
A · MT875BB · 9430TMedian Agricultural Tractor
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