ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65B
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65B vs Challenger 65C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65B
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
= Effectively tied65B285 hp
65C285 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65B is in the 64th percentile; 65C is in the 64th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied65B638 ci
65C638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65B is in the 70th percentile; 65C is in the 70th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65B6
65C6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65B is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65B10
65C10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65B is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 50th · 179 models
65B (A)65C (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65B | 65C | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 285hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 638ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 107in | 232in | ▲ 65C+125 in · +117% |
| Width | 24.5in | 120in | ▲ 65C+95.5 in · +390% |
| Height | Not recorded | 128in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,030lb | 32,875lb | ▲ 65B+1,155 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | III/IV | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Challenger 65C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 11gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 64th percentile (285 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 70th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 71st percentile (34,030 lb)B · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)
A · 65BB · 65CMedian Crawler Tractor