Challenger 45 vs John Deere 8400
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8400 is more powerful than the Challenger 45: 250 HP versus 240 HP (+10 HP, +4%).
- The Challenger 45 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 5670 kg versus 5307 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 45 | John Deere 8400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240 HP | 250 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1998 | 1995–1999 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6.6 L | 8.1 L |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 9 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 5 670 kg | 5 307 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 294 cm |
| Length | — | 524 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |