Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT738

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

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

Challenger MT738

Crawler

power
325 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT738 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ MT738 higher · +40 hp (+14%)
65C285 hp
MT738325 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MT738 is in the 67th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +39 ci (+7%)
65C638 ci
MT738599 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MT738 is in the 66th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT738 higher · +1 (+17%)
65C6
MT7387
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MT738 is in the 97th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT738 higher · +3,175 lb (+10%)
65C32,875 lb
MT73836,050 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

65C is in the 68th percentile; MT738 is in the 77th · 173 models

65C (A)MT738 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65CMT738
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO
Model3306 DITAPower
Power Output285hp325hpMT738+40 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,701RPM65C+399 RPM · +23%
Cylinders67MT738+1 · +17%
Displacement638ci599ci65C+39 ci · +7%
Bore4.8in4.4in65C+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.7in65C+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
TypeFull power shiftCVT, infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
Length232inNot recorded
Width120inNot recorded
Height128inNot recorded
Operating Weight32,875lb36,050lbMT738+3,175 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
System TypeClosed centerLoad sensing

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIII/IVN
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTracklayer-rubber tracked
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT738Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 67th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 66th percentile (599 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 97th percentile (7)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 77th percentile (36,050 lb)
A · 65CB · MT738Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageChallenger MT738