Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive

Challenger MT955C vs John Deere 9R 440

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT955C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
475 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT955C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9R 440

Four-Wheel Drive

power
390 hp
displacement
826 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9R 440 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT955C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9R 440

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive

n = 71–162

Engine Power

▲ MT955C higher · +85 hp (+22%)
MT955C475 hp
9R 440390 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp

MT955C is in the 71st percentile; 9R 440 is in the 51st · 162 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT955C higher · +102 ci (+12%)
MT955C928 ci
9R 440826 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci

MT955C is in the 84th percentile; 9R 440 is in the 50th · 152 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT955C6
9R 4406
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6

MT955C is in the 50th percentile; 9R 440 is in the 50th · 159 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9R 440 higher · +2 (+13%)
MT955C16
9R 44018
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16

MT955C is in the 50th percentile; 9R 440 is in the 86th · 146 models

MT955C (A)9R 440 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT955C9R 440—
CategoryFour-Wheel DriveFour-Wheel DriveSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
ModelC15 ACERTJohn Deere Diesel—
Power Output475hp390hp▲ MT955C+85 hp · +22%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ MT955C+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement928ci826ci▲ MT955C+102 ci · +12%
Bore5.4in5.2in▲ MT955C+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.7in6.5in▲ MT955C+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
Length298in313in▲ 9R 440+15 in · +5%
Width192in173in▲ MT955C+19 in · +11%
Height151in147in▲ MT955C+4 in · +3%
Wheelbase156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight53,890lb46,800lb▲ MT955C+7,090 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure-flow CompensatedDual pump system—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic and articulated—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
Hitch CategoryIVNIV—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
Chassis TypeFour wheel drive with triplesNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour wheel drive with triplesNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic and articulated—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT955CJohn Deere 9R 440Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 375 hp
A · 71st percentile (475 hp)B · 51st percentile (390 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 826 ci
A · 84th percentile (928 ci)B · 50th percentile (826 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 86th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 37,428 lb
A · 91st percentile (53,890 lb)B · 83rd percentile (46,800 lb)
A · MT955CB · 9R 440Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT955CFull spec pageJohn Deere 9R 440