Challenger 65C vs John Deere 8285R

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Challenger 65C

Challenger 65C

285 HP · 1993–1994

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John Deere 8285R

John Deere 8285R

285 HP · 2011–2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Challenger 65C and the John Deere 8285R deliver the same power: 285 HP.
  • The John Deere 8285R is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1993 for the Challenger 65C.
  • The John Deere 8285R offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6032 kg versus 5157 kg.

Full specs comparison

Challenger 65CJohn Deere 8285R
Power285 HP285 HP
Production years1993–19942011–2013
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement10.5 L9 L
Drive4WD
TransmissionPower shiftPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)10 / 216 / 4
Rear lift capacity5 157 kg6 032 kg
Wheelbase305 cm
Length619 cm
CabYesYes

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