ChallengerModel A
Challenger 55
Agricultural
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 442 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
Challenger 55 vs Challenger 65
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 55
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Displacement
▲ 65 higher · +196 ci (+44%)55442 ci
65638 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
55 is in the 78th percentile; 65 is in the 94th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied556
656
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
55 is in the 74th percentile; 65 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 55 higher · +6 (+60%)5516
6510
Median Agricultural Tractor16
55 is in the 50th percentile; 65 is in the 23rd · 972 models
Operating Weight
▲ 65 higher · +7,200 lb (+28%)5526,000 lb
6533,200 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
55 is in the 93rd percentile; 65 is in the 96th · 971 models
55 (A)65 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 55 | 65 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3126 | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | Not recorded | 270hp | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 442ci | 638ci | ▲ 65+196 ci · +44% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.8in | ▲ 65+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5in | 6in | ▲ 65+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 211in | 225in | ▲ 65+14 in · +7% |
| Width | Not recorded | 113in | — |
| Height | 125in | 127in | ▲ 65+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 26,000lb | 33,200lb | ▲ 65+7,200 lb · +28% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Variable-Displacement Load-Sensing Pressure-Compensated | Closed Center | — |
| Steering Type | Differential Power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Differential Power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.6gal | 11gal | ▲ 65+2.4 gal · +28% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 55 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 78th percentile (442 ci)B · 94th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 93rd percentile (26,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (33,200 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 86th percentile (211 in)B · 92nd percentile (225 in)
A · 55B · 65Median Agricultural Tractor