CaseIHModel A
CaseIH STX280
Utility
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
CaseIH STX280 vs Challenger 65C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH STX280
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +5 hp (+2%)STX280280 hp
65C285 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
STX280 is in the 96th percentile; 65C is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +133 ci (+26%)STX280505 ci
65C638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
STX280 is in the 94th percentile; 65C is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedSTX2806
65C6
Median Utility Tractor4
STX280 is in the 93rd percentile; 65C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ STX280 higher · +6 (+60%)STX28016
65C10
Median Utility Tractor12
STX280 is in the 73rd percentile; 65C is in the 39th · 4,941 models
STX280 (A)65C (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | STX280 | 65C | — |
| Category | Utility | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 280hp | 285hp | ▲ 65C+5 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 65C+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 638ci | ▲ 65C+133 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.8in | ▲ 65C+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 232in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 128in | — |
| Operating Weight | 39,600lb | 32,875lb | ▲ STX280+6,725 lb · +20% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Pressure flow compensated | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IVN/III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III/IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12v electric starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH STX280 | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 11gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (285 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 94th percentile (505 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 39th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 99th percentile (39,600 lb)B · 98th percentile (32,875 lb)
A · STX280B · 65CMedian Utility Tractor