Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65B vs Challenger 85C

Challenger 65B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65B

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65B specs
Challenger 85C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 85C

Crawler

power
355 hp
displacement
629 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65B
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ChallengerChallenger 85C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 85C higher · +70 hp (+25%)
65B285 hp
85C355 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65B is in the 64th percentile; 85C is in the 72nd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65B higher · +9 ci (+1%)
65B638 ci
85C629 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65B is in the 70th percentile; 85C is in the 67th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65B6
85C6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65B is in the 50th percentile; 85C is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
65B10
85C10
Median Crawler Tractor10

65B is in the 50th percentile; 85C is in the 50th · 179 models

65B (A)85C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65B85C
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelNot recorded3176 ATAAC
Power Output285hp355hp85C+70 hp · +25%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci629ci65B+9 ci · +1%
Bore4.8in4.9in85C+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6in5.5in65B+0.5 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
Length107in232in85C+125 in · +117%
Width24.5in120in85C+95.5 in · +390%
HeightNot recorded128in
Operating Weight34,030lb33,645lb65B+385 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
System TypeClosedClosed center
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger 85CDifference
Coolant11gal20gal85C+9 gal · +82%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 72nd percentile (355 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 67th percentile (629 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 · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)
A · 65BB · 85CMedian Crawler Tractor
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