Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Optum 270 vs Challenger 65

CaseIH Optum 270 Tractor
CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Optum 270

Row Crop

power
271 hp
displacement
411 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Optum 270 specs
Challenger 65 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 65

Crawler

power
270 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Optum 270
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Optum 270 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
Optum 270271 hp
65270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Optum 270 is in the 90th percentile; 65 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65 higher · +227 ci (+55%)
Optum 270411 ci
65638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Optum 270 is in the 60th percentile; 65 is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Optum 2706
656
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Optum 270 is in the 50th percentile; 65 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65 higher · +10,051 lb (+43%)
Optum 27023,149 lb
6533,200 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Optum 270 is in the 92nd percentile; 65 is in the 99th · 1,350 models

Optum 270 (A)65 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelOptum 27065—
CategoryRow CropCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
ManufacturerFPTCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3306 DITA—
Power Output271hp270hp▲ Optum 270+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement411ci638ci▲ 65+227 ci · +55%
Bore4.1in4.8in▲ 65+0.7 in · +17%
Stroke5.2in6in▲ 65+0.8 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
TypeCVTFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
Length208in225in▲ 65+17 in · +8%
Width119in113in▲ Optum 270+6 in · +5%
Height133in127in▲ Optum 270+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight23,149lb33,200lb▲ 65+10,051 lb · +43%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed Center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic differential steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDCrawler—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic differential steering—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemSelective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
CoolantNot recorded11gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (271 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 60th percentile (411 ci)B · 98th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,149 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,200 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 83rd percentile (208 in)B · 93rd percentile (225 in)
A · Optum 270B · 65Median Row Crop Tractor
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