Challenger 70C vs John Deere 8420
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Challenger 70C is more powerful than the John Deere 8420: 285 HP versus 284 HP (+1 HP, +0%).
- The John Deere 8420 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1995 for the Challenger 70C.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 70C | John Deere 8420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 285 HP | 284 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 2002–2005 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Displacement | 10.5 L | 8.1 L |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 6 885 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 302 cm |
| Length | — | 538 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |