Challenger 85D vs John Deere 8R 370
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Challenger 85D and the John Deere 8R 370 deliver the same power: 370 HP.
- The John Deere 8R 370 is the more recent model: production started in 2019, versus 1996 for the Challenger 85D.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger 85D | John Deere 8R 370 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 370 HP | 370 HP |
| Production years | 1996–1997 | 2019+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 11.9 L | 9 L |
| Weight | — | 13 154 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 23 / 11 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 9 072 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 305 cm |
| Length | — | 642 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |