Challenger 70C vs John Deere 8285R
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Challenger 70C 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 1995 for the Challenger 70C.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 70C | John Deere 8285R | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 285 HP | 285 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 2011–2013 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 10.5 L | 9 L |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 6 032 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 305 cm |
| Length | — | 619 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |