Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT955B vs John Deere 8650

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT955B

Articulated

power
460 hp
displacement
923 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT955B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8650

Utility

power
290 hp
displacement
619 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8650 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT955B
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John DeereJohn Deere 8650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ MT955B higher · +170 hp (+59%)
MT955B460 hp
8650290 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT955B is in the 55th percentile; 8650 is in the 4th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT955B higher · +304 ci (+49%)
MT955B923 ci
8650619 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT955B is in the 81st percentile; 8650 is in the 10th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT955B6
86506
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT955B is in the 50th percentile; 8650 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT955B16
865016
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT955B is in the 50th percentile; 8650 is in the 50th · 59 models

MT955B (A)8650 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT955B8650—
CategoryArticulatedUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC15 ACERT Tier IIINot recorded—
Power Output460hp290hp▲ MT955B+170 hp · +59%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement923ci619ci▲ MT955B+304 ci · +49%
Bore5.4in5.1in▲ MT955B+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.7in5in▲ MT955B+1.7 in · +34%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
TypePowershiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
Length298in224in▲ MT955B+74 in · +33%
Width200inNot recorded—
Height151inNot recorded—
Operating Weight54,000lb30,270lb▲ MT955B+23,730 lb · +78%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCClosed center constant-pressure—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIVN/III OptIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity19,500lb9,260lb▲ MT955B+10,240 lb · +111%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
CoolantNot recorded12gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT955BJohn Deere 8650Difference
TypeNot recordedSound-Gard cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 55th percentile (460 hp)B · 4th percentile (290 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 81st percentile (923 ci)B · 10th percentile (619 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 69th percentile (54,000 lb)B · 4th percentile (30,270 lb)
A · MT955BB · 8650Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT955BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8650