CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Magnum 305
Row Crop
- power
- 304 hp
- displacement
- 540 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Magnum 305 vs Challenger 65E
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65E
Articulated
- power
- 310 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 305
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 65E higher · +6 hp (+2%)Magnum 305304 hp
65E310 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Magnum 305 is in the 93rd percentile; 65E is in the 94th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65E higher · +89 ci (+16%)Magnum 305540 ci
65E629 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Magnum 305 is in the 95th percentile; 65E is in the 98th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMagnum 3056
65E6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Magnum 305 is in the 50th percentile; 65E is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Magnum 305 higher · +13 (+130%)Magnum 30523
65E10
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Magnum 305 is in the 74th percentile; 65E is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
Magnum 305 (A)65E (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | Magnum 305 | 65E | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Articulated | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CNH | Caterpillar | — |
| Power Output | 304hp | 310hp | ▲ 65E+6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 65E+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 540ci | 629ci | ▲ 65E+89 ci · +16% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.9in | ▲ 65E+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.5in | ▲ Magnum 305+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full powershift | full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Not recorded | 25in | — |
| Height | 129in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 21,585lb | 34,195lb | ▲ 65E+12,610 lb · +58% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | PFC | Closed | — |
| Steering Type | Power | hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Rear | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III, IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter (12 volts) | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.5gal | 15gal | ▲ 65E+8.5 gal · +131% |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 305 | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 93rd percentile (304 hp)B · 94th percentile (310 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 95th percentile (540 ci)B · 98th percentile (629 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 22nd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 88th percentile (21,585 lb)B · 99th percentile (34,195 lb)
A · Magnum 305B · 65EMedian Row Crop Tractor