Challenger 65C vs John Deere 8770
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8770 is more powerful than the Challenger 65C: 300 HP versus 285 HP (+15 HP, +5%).
- The John Deere 8770 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6794 kg versus 5157 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 65C | John Deere 8770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 285 HP | 300 HP |
| Production years | 1993–1994 | 1993–1996 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 10.5 L | 10.1 L |
| Weight | — | 14 950 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 12 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 5 157 kg | 6 794 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 340 cm |
| Length | — | 683 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |