ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Challenger 65D
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ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65D
Crawler
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 636 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65D higher · +15 hp (+5%)65C285 hp
65D300 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 65D is in the 65th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +2 ci (<1%)65C638 ci
65D636 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 65D is in the 68th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
65D6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 65D is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65C10
65D10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 65D is in the 50th · 179 models
65C (A)65D (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65C | 65D | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 3306 DITA | Same |
| Power Output | 285hp | 300hp | ▲ 65D+15 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 636ci | ▲ 65C+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 232in | Same |
| Width | 120in | 120in | Same |
| Height | 128in | 144in | ▲ 65D+16 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 35,235lb | ▲ 65D+2,360 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center pressure-compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Challenger 65D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 11gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 65th percentile (300 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 68th percentile (636 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 · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 75th percentile (35,235 lb)
A · 65CB · 65DMedian Crawler Tractor