ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT975B
Articulated
- power
- 585 hp
- displacement
- 1,105 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Articulated
Challenger MT975B vs John Deere 9RX 590
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 9RX 590
Articulated
- power
- 582 hp
- displacement
- 827 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
ChallengerChallenger MT975B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 590
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ MT975B higher · +3 hp (<1%)MT975B585 hp
9RX 590582 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
MT975B is in the 93rd percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 91st · 62 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MT975B higher · +278 ci (+34%)MT975B1,105 ci
9RX 590827 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
MT975B is in the 99th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 50th · 61 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT975B6
9RX 5906
Median Articulated Tractor6
MT975B is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 50th · 61 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9RX 590 higher · +2 (+13%)MT975B16
9RX 59018
Median Articulated Tractor16
MT975B is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 590 is in the 97th · 59 models
MT975B (A)9RX 590 (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | MT975B | 9RX 590 | — |
| Category | Articulated | Articulated | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | C18 | JD14 | — |
| Power Output | 585hp | 582hp | ▲ MT975B+3 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 1,105ci | 827ci | ▲ MT975B+278 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 5.7in | 5.2in | ▲ MT975B+0.5 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 7.2in | 6.5in | ▲ MT975B+0.7 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift | Full Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 298in | 346in | ▲ 9RX 590+48 in · +16% |
| Width | 200in | 36in | ▲ MT975B+164 in · +456% |
| Height | 151in | 146in | ▲ MT975B+5 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 59,820lb | 58,555lb | ▲ MT975B+1,265 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | closed center PFC | Closed Center Pressure/Flow Compensated | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | IVN/III Opt | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Brake Type | wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal | Wet multiple discs hydraulically actuated | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 14.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT975B | John Deere 9RX 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 93rd percentile (585 hp)B · 91st percentile (582 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)B · 50th percentile (827 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 97th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)B · 82nd percentile (58,555 lb)
A · MT975BB · 9RX 590Median Articulated Tractor