Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT875C vs John Deere 9RX 590

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT875C

Articulated

power
586 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT875C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9RX 590

Articulated

power
582 hp
displacement
827 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9RX 590 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT875C
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John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 590

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT875C higher · +4 hp (<1%)
MT875C586 hp
9RX 590582 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT875C is in the 95th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 91st · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT875C higher · +278 ci (+34%)
MT875C1,105 ci
9RX 590827 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT875C is in the 99th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 50th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT875C6
9RX 5906
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT875C is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9RX 590 higher · +2 (+13%)
MT875C16
9RX 59018
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT875C is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 97th · 59 models

MT875C (A)9RX 590 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT875C9RX 590—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC18 ACERTJD14—
Power Output586hp582hp▲ MT875C+4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,105ci827ci▲ MT875C+278 ci · +34%
Bore5.7in5.2in▲ MT875C+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke7.2in6.5in▲ MT875C+0.7 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shiftFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
Length270in346in▲ 9RX 590+76 in · +28%
Width142in36in▲ MT875C+106 in · +294%
Height138in146in▲ 9RX 590+8 in · +6%
Operating Weight56,000lb58,555lb▲ 9RX 590+2,555 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensatedClosed Center Pressure/Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalWet multiple discs hydraulically actuated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT875CJohn Deere 9RX 590Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 95th percentile (586 hp)B · 91st percentile (582 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)B · 50th percentile (827 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 75th percentile (56,000 lb)B · 82nd percentile (58,555 lb)
A · MT875CB · 9RX 590Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT875CFull spec pageJohn Deere 9RX 590