Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65B vs Challenger MT735

Challenger 65B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65B

Crawler

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

Challenger MT735

Articulated

power
235 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT735 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65B
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65B higher · +50 hp (+21%)
65B285 hp
MT735235 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65B is in the 64th percentile; MT735 is in the 56th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65B higher · +101 ci (+19%)
65B638 ci
MT735537 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65B is in the 70th percentile; MT735 is in the 59th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65B6
MT7356
Median Crawler Tractor6

65B is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT735 higher · +6 (+60%)
65B10
MT73516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65B is in the 50th percentile; MT735 is in the 69th · 179 models

65B (A)MT735 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65BMT735—
CategoryCrawlerArticulated—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Power Output285hp235hp▲ 65B+50 hp · +21%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci537ci▲ 65B+101 ci · +19%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65B+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.9in▲ 65B+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
Length107inNot recorded—
Width24.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight34,030lb28,185lb▲ 65B+5,845 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
System TypeClosedNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-hydraulic—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-hydraulic—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65BChallenger MT735Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 56th percentile (235 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 · 71st percentile (34,030 lb)B · 64th percentile (28,185 lb)
A · 65BB · MT735Median Crawler Tractor
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