Head to head · Crawler

Claas Challenger 55 vs John Deere 8310RT

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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8310RT

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8310RT specs
ClaasClaas Challenger 55
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8310RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Displacement

▲ 8310RT higher · +106 ci (+24%)
Challenger 55442 ci
8310RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

Challenger 55 is in the 49th percentile; 8310RT is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Challenger 556
8310RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

Challenger 55 is in the 50th percentile; 8310RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Challenger 5516
8310RT16
Median Crawler Tractor10

Challenger 55 is in the 69th percentile; 8310RT is in the 69th · 179 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8310RT higher · +8,905 lb (+34%)
Challenger 5526,000 lb
8310RT34,905 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

Challenger 55 is in the 58th percentile; 8310RT is in the 74th · 173 models

Challenger 55 (A)8310RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerClaasJohn Deere—
ModelChallenger 558310RT—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3126Six-cylinder vertical with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler—
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,099RPM▲ Challenger 55+1 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement442ci548ci▲ 8310RT+106 ci · +24%
Bore4.3in4.7in▲ 8310RT+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5in5.4in▲ 8310RT+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shift with selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Length211in271in▲ 8310RT+60 in · +28%
Width91in135in▲ 8310RT+44 in · +48%
Height125in131in▲ 8310RT+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight26,000lb34,905lb▲ 8310RT+8,905 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
System TypeVariable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensatedHydraulic control system direct engine drive—
Steering TypeDifferential PowerElectro-hydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType 4N/3—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerTrack—
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack—
Steering TypeDifferential PowerElectro-hydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
Coolant8.6gal10.8gal▲ 8310RT+2.2 gal · +26%

Operator Station

SpecClaas Challenger 55John Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 49th percentile (442 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 69th percentile (16)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 58th percentile (26,000 lb)B · 74th percentile (34,905 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 77th percentile (211 in)B · 98th percentile (271 in)
A · Challenger 55B · 8310RTMedian Crawler Tractor
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