CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 856 XL
Agricultural
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 239 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
CaseIH 856 XL vs Challenger 65C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH 856 XL
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +200 hp (+235%)856 XL85 hp
65C285 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
856 XL is in the 32nd percentile; 65C is in the 92nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +399 ci (+167%)856 XL239 ci
65C638 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
856 XL is in the 24th percentile; 65C is in the 94th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)856 XL4
65C6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
856 XL is in the 31st percentile; 65C is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 856 XL higher · +6 (+60%)856 XL16
65C10
Median Agricultural Tractor16
856 XL is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 23rd · 972 models
856 XL (A)65C (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | 856 XL | 65C | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | DT-239 | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 85hp | 285hp | ▲ 65C+200 hp · +235% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 856 XL+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 239ci | 638ci | ▲ 65C+399 ci · +167% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.8in | ▲ 65C+0.9 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 6in | ▲ 65C+0.9 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | IH-Total-synchron | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 145in | 232in | ▲ 65C+87 in · +60% |
| Width | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Height | 105in | 128in | ▲ 65C+23 in · +22% |
| Operating Weight | 8,465lb | 32,875lb | ▲ 65C+24,410 lb · +288% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.6gal | 11gal | ▲ 65C+5.5 gal · +100% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 32nd percentile (85 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 24th percentile (239 ci)B · 94th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 34th percentile (8,465 lb)B · 96th percentile (32,875 lb)
A · 856 XLB · 65CMedian Agricultural Tractor