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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar AG6
Agricultural
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Agricultural
Caterpillar AG6 vs Challenger 65
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaterpillarCaterpillar AG6
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 65 higher · +30 hp (+13%)AG6240 hp
65270 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
AG6 is in the 87th percentile; 65 is in the 91st · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedAG6638 ci
65638 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
AG6 is in the 94th percentile; 65 is in the 94th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAG66
656
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
AG6 is in the 74th percentile; 65 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 65 higher · +4 (+67%)AG66
6510
Median Agricultural Tractor16
AG6 is in the 11th percentile; 65 is in the 23rd · 972 models
AG6 (A)65 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Challenger | — |
| Model | AG6 | 65 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 270hp | ▲ 65+30 hp · +13% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ AG6+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 638ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Full Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202in | 225in | ▲ 65+23 in · +11% |
| Width | 98in | 113in | ▲ 65+15 in · +15% |
| Height | Not recorded | 127in | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,600lb | 33,200lb | ▲ 65+600 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Closed Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category III | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12gal | 11gal | ▲ AG6+1 gal · +9% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 91st percentile (270 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 94th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (32,600 lb)B · 96th percentile (33,200 lb)
A · AG6B · 65Median Agricultural Tractor