Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT655E

Challenger 65 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65

Crawler

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

Challenger MT655E

Agricultural

power
265 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT655E specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 65 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
65270 hp
MT655E265 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

65 is in the 91st percentile; MT655E is in the 90th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65 higher · +125 ci (+24%)
65638 ci
MT655E513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

65 is in the 94th percentile; MT655E is in the 88th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
656
MT655E6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

65 is in the 74th percentile; MT655E is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65 higher · +8,530 lb (+35%)
6533,200 lb
MT655E24,670 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

65 is in the 96th percentile; MT655E is in the 91st · 971 models

65 (A)MT655E (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65MT655E—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO Power Diesel—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output270hp265hp▲ 65+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci513ci▲ 65+125 ci · +24%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.7in▲ 65+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Length225in219in▲ 65+6 in · +3%
Width113inNot recorded—
Height127in141in▲ MT655E+14 in · +11%
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight33,200lb24,670lb▲ 65+8,530 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded35.8gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,435psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,064rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded61.5" to 89.4"—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded76.0" to 89.1"—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIIIII/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded22,660lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringHydrostatic Power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Control SystemNot recordedSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT655EDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 91st percentile (270 hp)B · 90th percentile (265 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (513 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 · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 92nd percentile (225 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · 65B · MT655EMedian Agricultural Tractor
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