SPECS / COMPARISON
Challenger 1050 vs John Deere 8400R
A detailed comparison of the Challenger 1050 and the John Deere 8400R. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Challenger 1050385.6 kW (517.1 HP)
John Deere 8400R298.4 kW (400.2 HP)
Weight
Challenger 105014850.0 kg (32738.6 lbs)
John Deere 8400R14830.0 kg (32694.5 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Challenger 10508450.0 kg (18629.0 lbs)
John Deere 8400R5195.0 kg (14991.4 lbs (6800.0 kg) 19841.6 lbs (9000.0 kg) – optional, Front Lift Capacity: 11453.0 lbs)
| Specification | Challenger 1050 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8400R Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 385.6 kW (517.1 HP) | 298.4 kW (400.2 HP) |
| Weight | 14850.0 kg (32738.6 lbs) | 14830.0 kg (32694.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 8450.0 kg (18629.0 lbs) | 5195.0 kg (14991.4 lbs (6800.0 kg) 19841.6 lbs (9000.0 kg) – optional, Front Lift Capacity: 11453.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Continuously-variable transmission | Full power shift |
| Length | 614.0 cm (241.7 in.) | 622.0 cm (244.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 429.6 LPM (58.0 GPM (219.6 LPM) 113.5 GPM) | 321.8 LPM (60.0 GPM (227.1 LPM), Optional: 85.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2017-Present | 2016-2019 |
| Engine Model | MAN | John Deere PowerTech PSS |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 12400 cc (756.7 cu in.) | 8980 cc (548.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 12.60 cm (4.96 in.) | 11.81 cm (4.65 in.) |
| Stroke | 16.61 cm (6.54 in.) | 13.59 cm (5.35 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000 /1000E RPM | 1000 , 1000/1000E – , 540/1000 – |
| Torque Power | 1450 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 2400.0 N·m (1770.1 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 1700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Battery | Two 12V | Two 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 356.0 cm (Cab Height: 140.2 in.) | 328.0 cm (129.1 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 330.0 cm (129.9 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 59.0 cm (23.2 in.) | 63.0 cm (Front axle: 22.8 in. (58.0 cm) Rear axle: 24.8 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 798.6 l (211.0 gal) | 685.8 l (170.4 gal (645.0 l) G49 chassis: 181.2 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Accu-VT | John Deere e23 |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | 23 forward and 11 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | IV/IVN | IVN/III |
| Cabin Type | Cab with air-conditioning | CommandView III cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power or Active Command steering |
| Front Tires | Ag: 650/65R38 | Ag: 380/80R38 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 750/75R46 | Ag: 480/80R50 |
| Hydraulic Type | Load-sensing | Closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated |
| Valves | Up to 6 | Rear valves: 4 to 6, Front valve: 0 to 2 |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 1.000 RPM or 1.000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.0:1 |
| Width | — | 348.0 cm (137.0 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 90.1 l (10.6 gal (40.1 l) Optional: 23.8 gal) |
| Final Drive | — | Inboard planetary |
| Differential Lock | — | Hydraulic rear standard |
| Front Hitch | — | Optional |
| SCV Flow | — | 159.0 LPM (35.0 GPM (132.5 LPM) Optional: 42.0 GPM) |
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