Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT735

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 MT735

Articulated

power
235 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT735 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65
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ChallengerChallenger MT735

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65 higher · +35 hp (+15%)
65270 hp
MT735235 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65 is in the 59th percentile; MT735 is in the 56th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65 higher · +101 ci (+19%)
65638 ci
MT735537 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65 is in the 70th percentile; MT735 is in the 59th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
656
MT7356
Median Crawler Tractor6

65 is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT735 higher · +6 (+60%)
6510
MT73516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65 is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 69th · 179 models

65 (A)MT735 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65MT735—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalArticulated—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output270hp235hp▲ 65+35 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci537ci▲ 65+101 ci · +19%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.9in▲ 65+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
Length225inNot recorded—
Width113inNot recorded—
Height127inNot recorded—
Operating Weight33,200lb28,185lb▲ 65+5,015 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
System TypeClosed CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringElectro-hydraulic—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IIINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringElectro-hydraulic—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT735Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 59th percentile (270 hp)B · 56th percentile (235 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 59th percentile (537 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (33,200 lb)B · 64th percentile (28,185 lb)
A · 65B · MT735Median Crawler Tractor
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