Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Optum 270 vs Challenger 65C

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 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 65C

Crawler

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +14 hp (+5%)
Optum 270271 hp
65C285 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Optum 270 is in the 90th percentile; 65C is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +227 ci (+55%)
Optum 270411 ci
65C638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Optum 2706
65C6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +9,726 lb (+42%)
Optum 27023,149 lb
65C32,875 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger
ModelOptum 27065C
CategoryRow CropCrawler

Engine

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
ManufacturerFPTCaterpillar
ModelNot recorded3306 DITA
Power Output271hp285hp65C+14 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement411ci638ci65C+227 ci · +55%
Bore4.1in4.8in65C+0.7 in · +17%
Stroke5.2in6in65C+0.8 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
TypeCVTFull power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
Length208in232in65C+24 in · +12%
Width119in120in65C+1 in · <1%
Height133in128inOptum 270+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight23,149lb32,875lb65C+9,726 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed center
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIIIIII/IV
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded
Drive Type4WDNot recorded
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

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

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
CoolantNot recorded11gal

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Optum 270Challenger 65CDifference
TypeCabNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (271 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 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 (32,875 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 83rd percentile (208 in)B · 94th percentile (232 in)
A · Optum 270B · 65CMedian Row Crop Tractor
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