SPECS / COMPARISON
Challenger MT743 vs John Deere 8320R
A detailed comparison of the Challenger MT743 and the John Deere 8320R. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Challenger MT743317.0 kW (425.1 HP)
John Deere 8320R238.7 kW (320.1 HP)
Weight
Challenger MT74315170.0 kg (33444.1 lbs)
John Deere 8320R14830.0 kg (32694.5 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Challenger MT7438618.0 kg (18999.4 lbs)
John Deere 8320R9072.0 kg (15000.2 lbs (6804.0 kg) Optional: 20000.3 lbs)
| Specification | Challenger MT743 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8320R Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Agricultural Crawler Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 317.0 kW (425.1 HP) | 238.7 kW (320.1 HP) |
| Weight | 15170.0 kg (33444.1 lbs) | 14830.0 kg (32694.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 8618.0 kg (18999.4 lbs) | 9072.0 kg (15000.2 lbs (6804.0 kg) Optional: 20000.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Infinitely-variable transmission | Infinitely variable transmission |
| Pump Flow | 439.1 LPM (58.0 GPM (219.6 LPM) 116.0 GPM) | 302.8 LPM (60.0 GPM (227.1 LPM) Optional: 80.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2018-Present | 2014-2019 |
| Engine Model | AGCO Power 9.8 L | John Deere PowerTech PSS |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 7 | 6 |
| Displacement | 9799 cc (598.0 cu in.) | 8980 cc (548.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.10 cm (4.37 in.) | 11.81 cm (4.65 in.) |
| Stroke | 14.50 cm (5.71 in.) | 13.59 cm (5.35 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 1700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | Two 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 972.7 l (Standard: 180.0 gal (681.3 l) Optional: 215.0 gal (813.8 l) Optional: 257.0 gal) | 685.8 l (170.4 gal (645.0 l) G49 chassis: 181.2 gal) |
| DEF Tank | 79.5 l (21.0 gal) | 25.7 l (6.8 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Accu-VT Stepless / TA 300T | John Deere AutoPowr |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | Crawler | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 14.0 km/h (Forward: 24.9 MPH (40.0 km/h) Reverse: 8.7 MPH) | — |
| Drawbar Category | III/IVN | IVN/III |
| Cabin Type | Cab | CommandView III cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power or Active Command steering |
| Hydraulic Type | Load sensing | Closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated |
| Valves | 4 to 6 | Rear: 4 to 6, Front: 0 to 2 |
| Length | — | 622.0 cm (244.9 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 1000 , 1000/1000E , 540/1000 |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 1000 or 1000 |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.0:1 |
| Height | — | 328.0 cm (Cab Height: 129.1 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 305.0 cm (120.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 50.0 cm (Front axle: 1500 axle: 22.8 in. (58.0 cm) ILS axle: 19.7 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 90.1 l (10.6 gal (40.1 l) Optional: 23.8 gal) |
| Final Drive | — | Inboard planetary |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential Lock | — | Hydraulic rear |
| Hitch Type | — | Rear arm: Hydraulic center link optional |
| Front Tires | — | Ag: 380/80R38 |
| Rear Tires | — | Ag: 480/80R50 |
| SCV Flow | — | 159.0 LPM (35.0 GPM (132.5 LPM) Optional: 42.0 GPM) |
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