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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 65B
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65B
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaterpillarCaterpillar AG6
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65B
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 65B higher · +45 hp (+19%)AG6240 hp
65B285 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
AG6 is in the 87th percentile; 65B is in the 92nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedAG6638 ci
65B638 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
AG6 is in the 94th percentile; 65B is in the 94th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAG66
65B6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
AG6 is in the 74th percentile; 65B is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 65B higher · +4 (+67%)AG66
65B10
Median Agricultural Tractor16
AG6 is in the 11th percentile; 65B is in the 23rd · 972 models
AG6 (A)65B (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Challenger | — |
| Model | AG6 | 65B | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 285hp | ▲ 65B+45 hp · +19% |
| 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 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Full Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202in | 107in | ▲ AG6+95 in · +89% |
| Width | 98in | 24.5in | ▲ AG6+73.5 in · +300% |
| Operating Weight | 32,600lb | 34,030lb | ▲ 65B+1,430 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Closed | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Wet Disc Clutches | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12gal | 11gal | ▲ AG6+1 gal · +9% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar AG6 | Challenger 65B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 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 (34,030 lb)
A · AG6B · 65BMedian Agricultural Tractor