Challenger MT765C vs John Deere 8530
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8530 is more powerful than the Challenger MT765C: 330 HP versus 320 HP (+10 HP, +3%).
- The Challenger MT765C is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 2006 for the John Deere 8530.
- The John Deere 8530 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 8312 kg versus 7257 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Challenger MT765C | John Deere 8530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 HP | 330 HP |
| Production years | 2009–2011 | 2006–2009 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 8.8 L | 9 L |
| Weight | — | 12 156 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 7 257 kg | 8 312 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 302 cm |
| Length | — | 556 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |