Challenger 1038 vs John Deere 8400R
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8400R is more powerful than the Challenger 1038: 400 HP versus 396 HP (+4 HP, +1%).
- The Challenger 1038 is the more recent model: production started in 2017, versus 2016 for the John Deere 8400R.
- The Challenger 1038 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 8451 kg versus 6804 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 1038 | John Deere 8400R | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 396 HP | 400 HP |
| Production years | 2017–2021 | 2016–2019 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 12.4 L | 9 L |
| Weight | 14 848 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 23 / 11 |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 451 kg | 6 804 kg |
| Wheelbase | 330 cm | 305 cm |
| Length | 614 cm | 622 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |