Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 305 vs Claas Challenger 65E

CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 305
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 65E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Challenger 65E higher · +6 hp (+2%)
Magnum 305304 hp
Challenger 65E310 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 305 is in the 93rd percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 94th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Challenger 65E higher · +89 ci (+16%)
Magnum 305540 ci
Challenger 65E629 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 305 is in the 95th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 3056
Challenger 65E6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 305 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Magnum 305 higher · +13 (+130%)
Magnum 30523
Challenger 65E10
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Magnum 305 is in the 74th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 22nd · 1,200 models

Magnum 305 (A)Challenger 65E (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHClaas—
ModelMagnum 305Challenger 65E—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
ManufacturerCNHCaterpillar—
Power Output304hp310hp▲ Challenger 65E+6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ Challenger 65E+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement540ci629ci▲ Challenger 65E+89 ci · +16%
Bore4.5in4.9in▲ Challenger 65E+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5.7in5.5in▲ Magnum 305+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
TypeFull powershiftFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
Height129inNot recorded—
Operating Weight21,585lb34,195lb▲ Challenger 65E+12,610 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
System TypePFCClosed—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III, IV—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDCrawler—
Drive Type4WDCrawler Drive—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (12 volts)Electric—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
Coolant6.5gal15gal▲ Challenger 65E+8.5 gal · +131%

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305Claas Challenger 65EDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 93rd percentile (304 hp)B · 94th percentile (310 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 95th percentile (540 ci)B · 98th percentile (629 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 74th percentile (23)B · 22nd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,585 lb)B · 99th percentile (34,195 lb)
A · Magnum 305B · Challenger 65EMedian Row Crop Tractor
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