
ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler

Crawler
Articulated
How they compare
65 is in the 59th percentile; MT735 is in the 56th · 142 models
65 is in the 70th percentile; MT735 is in the 59th · 191 models
65 is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 50th · 192 models
65 is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 69th · 179 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65 | MT735 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Articulated | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 270hp | 235hp | ▲ 65+35 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 537ci | ▲ 65+101 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.4in | ▲ 65+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.9in | ▲ 65+0.1 in · +2% |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 113in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 127in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 33,200lb | 28,185lb | ▲ 65+5,015 lb · +18% |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Electro-hydraulic | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Electro-hydraulic | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Challenger MT735 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
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