Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 35 vs Challenger 65D

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 35

Crawler

power
210 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 35 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 65D

Crawler

power
300 hp
displacement
636 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65D specs
ChallengerChallenger 35
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ChallengerChallenger 65D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65D higher · +90 hp (+43%)
35210 hp
65D300 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

35 is in the 52nd percentile; 65D is in the 65th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65D higher · +233 ci (+58%)
35403 ci
65D636 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

35 is in the 45th percentile; 65D is in the 68th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
356
65D6
Median Crawler Tractor6

35 is in the 50th percentile; 65D is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 35 higher · +6 (+60%)
3516
65D10
Median Crawler Tractor10

35 is in the 69th percentile; 65D is in the 50th · 179 models

35 (A)65D (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model3565D—
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model31163306 DITA—
Power Output210hp300hp▲ 65D+90 hp · +43%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement403ci636ci▲ 65D+233 ci · +58%
Bore4.1in4.8in▲ 65D+0.7 in · +17%
Stroke5in6in▲ 65D+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
Length211in232in▲ 65D+21 in · +10%
Width91in120in▲ 65D+29 in · +32%
Height125in144in▲ 65D+19 in · +15%
Operating Weight22,262lb35,235lb▲ 65D+12,973 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
System TypeVariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensatedClosed-center pressure-compensated—
Steering TypeDifferential PowerHydrostatic differential steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
Steering TypeDifferential PowerHydrostatic differential steering—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 35Challenger 65DDifference
Coolant8.6gal11gal▲ 65D+2.4 gal · +28%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 52nd percentile (210 hp)B · 65th percentile (300 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 45th percentile (403 ci)B · 68th percentile (636 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 69th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 49th percentile (22,262 lb)B · 75th percentile (35,235 lb)
A · 35B · 65DMedian Crawler Tractor
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