ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural
Challenger 65 vs Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265
Deutz-FahrModel B
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265
Agricultural
- power
- 272 hp
- displacement
- 436 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 40
ChallengerChallenger 65
vs
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 265
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ Agrotron 265 higher · +2 hp (<1%)65270 hp
Agrotron 265272 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
65 is in the 91st percentile; Agrotron 265 is in the 91st · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65 higher · +202 ci (+46%)65638 ci
Agrotron 265436 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
65 is in the 94th percentile; Agrotron 265 is in the 77th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied656
Agrotron 2656
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
65 is in the 74th percentile; Agrotron 265 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ Agrotron 265 higher · +30 (+300%)6510
Agrotron 26540
Median Agricultural Tractor16
65 is in the 23rd percentile; Agrotron 265 is in the 96th · 972 models
65 (A)Agrotron 265 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Deutz-Fahr | — |
| Model | 65 | Agrotron 265 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Deutz-Fahr | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Deutz BF6M1013EC | — |
| Power Output | 270hp | 272hp | ▲ Agrotron 265+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,350RPM | ▲ Agrotron 265+250 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 436ci | ▲ 65+202 ci · +46% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.3in | ▲ 65+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.1in | ▲ 65+0.9 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Four-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225in | 197in | ▲ 65+28 in · +14% |
| Width | 113in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 127in | 128in | ▲ Agrotron 265+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 33,200lb | 19,952lb | ▲ 65+13,248 lb · +66% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | Type III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 91st percentile (270 hp)B · 91st percentile (272 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 77th percentile (436 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 96th percentile (40)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (33,200 lb)B · 84th percentile (19,952 lb)
A · 65B · Agrotron 265Median Agricultural Tractor