Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT745B

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 MT745B

Specialized

power
269 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT745B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
65270 hp
MT745B269 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65 is in the 59th percentile; MT745B is in the 59th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65 higher · +101 ci (+19%)
65638 ci
MT745B537 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65 is in the 70th percentile; MT745B is in the 59th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
656
MT745B6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65 is in the 50th percentile; MT745B is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT745B higher · +6 (+60%)
6510
MT745B16
Median Crawler Tractor10

65 is in the 50th percentile; MT745B is in the 69th · 179 models

65 (A)MT745B (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65MT745B—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalSpecialized—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITAC9 ACERT Tech Tier 3—
Power Output270hp269hp▲ 65+1 hp · <1%
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 MT745BDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
Length225in233in▲ MT745B+8 in · +4%
Width113in133in▲ MT745B+20 in · +18%
Height127in136in▲ MT745B+9 in · +7%
Operating Weight33,200lb31,075lb▲ 65+2,125 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed-center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIIStandard Cat.3/3N—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIIIN/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded16,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
Battery Voltage12V12VSame
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65Challenger MT745BDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 59th percentile (270 hp)B · 59th percentile (269 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 · 66th percentile (31,075 lb)
A · 65B · MT745BMedian Crawler Tractor
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