ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65B
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65B vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-270
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SteigerModel B
Steiger Cougar III PTA-270
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65B
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-270
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65B higher · +15 hp (+6%)65B285 hp
Cougar III PTA-270270 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65B is in the 64th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 59th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied65B638 ci
Cougar III PTA-270638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65B is in the 70th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 70th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65B6
Cougar III PTA-2706
Median Crawler Tractor6
65B is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65B10
Cougar III PTA-27010
Median Crawler Tractor10
65B is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 50th · 179 models
65B (A)Cougar III PTA-270 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Steiger | — |
| Model | 65B | Cougar III PTA-270 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Power Output | 285hp | 270hp | ▲ 65B+15 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 638ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 6in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 107in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 24.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,030lb | 29,900lb | ▲ 65B+4,130 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65B | Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 59th percentile (270 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 · 66th percentile (29,900 lb)
A · 65BB · Cougar III PTA-270Median Crawler Tractor