Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65B vs Challenger 70C

Challenger 65B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65B

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65B specs
Challenger 70C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 70C

Tractor

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 70C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65B
vs
ChallengerChallenger 70C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
65B285 hp
70C285 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65B is in the 64th percentile; 70C is in the 64th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
65B638 ci
70C638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65B is in the 70th percentile; 70C is in the 70th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65B6
70C6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65B is in the 50th percentile; 70C is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
65B10
70C10
Median Crawler Tractor10

65B is in the 50th percentile; 70C is in the 50th · 179 models

65B (A)70C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65B70C—
CategoryCrawlerNot recorded—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelNot recorded3306 DITA—
Power Output285hp285hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
Length107in232in▲ 70C+125 in · +117%
Width24.5in120in▲ 70C+95.5 in · +390%
HeightNot recorded128in—
Operating Weight34,030lb35,685lb▲ 70C+1,655 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
System TypeClosedClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
TypeNot recorded1000—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
Coolant11gal15gal▲ 70C+4 gal · +36%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 70CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 64th percentile (285 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 71st percentile (34,030 lb)B · 76th percentile (35,685 lb)
A · 65BB · 70CMedian Crawler Tractor
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