Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT655D

Challenger 65 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65

Crawler

power
270 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65 specs
Challenger MT655D Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT655D

Agricultural

power
277 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655D specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT655D higher · +7 hp (+3%)
65270 hp
MT655D277 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

65 is in the 91st percentile; MT655D is in the 91st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65 higher · +124 ci (+24%)
65638 ci
MT655D514 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

65 is in the 94th percentile; MT655D is in the 88th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
656
MT655D6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

65 is in the 74th percentile; MT655D is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65 higher · +7,835 lb (+31%)
6533,200 lb
MT655D25,365 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

65 is in the 96th percentile; MT655D is in the 92nd · 971 models

65 (A)MT655D (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65MT655D—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSisu Diesel—
Model3306 DITAAGCO Power—
Power Output270hp277hp▲ MT655D+7 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,950RPM▲ 65+150 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci514ci▲ 65+124 ci · +24%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.7in▲ 65+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftTechstar CVT continuously variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Length225in216in▲ 65+9 in · +4%
Width113inNot recorded—
Height127in141in▲ MT655D+14 in · +11%
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight33,200lb25,365lb▲ 65+7,835 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded17,850lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Control SystemNot recordedDiesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 32% aqueous urea solution—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655DDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (270 hp)B · 91st percentile (277 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 96th percentile (33,200 lb)B · 92nd percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 92nd percentile (225 in)B · 88th percentile (216 in)
A · 65B · MT655DMedian Agricultural Tractor
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