Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 8310R

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8310R

Row Crop

power
272 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8310R specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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John DeereJohn Deere 8310R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +13 hp (+5%)
65C285 hp
8310R272 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 8310R is in the 61st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +90 ci (+16%)
65C638 ci
8310R548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 8310R is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
8310R6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 8310R is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8310R higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
8310R16
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 8310R is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)8310R (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65C8310R—
CategoryCrawlerRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITAPowerTech PSX—
Power Output285hp272hp▲ 65C+13 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci548ci▲ 65C+90 ci · +16%
Bore4.8in4.7in▲ 65C+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6in5.4in▲ 65C+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
TypeFull power shiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Length232in244in▲ 8310R+12 in · +5%
Width120in96in▲ 65C+24 in · +25%
Height128in139in▲ 8310R+11 in · +9%
WheelbaseNot recorded119in—
Operating Weight32,875lb27,020lb▲ 65C+5,855 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
System TypeClosed centerdirect engine drive hydraulic control system—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded64gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedhydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Power RatingNot recorded295hp—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recorded4N/3—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded18,326lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedhydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
Coolant11gal10.8gal▲ 65C+0.2 gal · +2%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8310RDifference
TypeNot recordedcab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 61st percentile (272 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 61st percentile (27,020 lb)
A · 65CB · 8310RMedian Crawler Tractor
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