Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT835

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 MT835

Agricultural

power
340 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT835 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ MT835 higher · +55 hp (+19%)
65C285 hp
MT835340 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MT835 is in the 70th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT835 higher · +91 ci (+14%)
65C638 ci
MT835729 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MT835 is in the 75th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
MT8356
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MT835 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT835 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
MT83516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; MT835 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)MT835 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65CMT835
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITAC12
Power Output285hp340hpMT835+55 hp · +19%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci729ciMT835+91 ci · +14%
Bore4.8in5.1inMT835+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6in5.9in65C+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
TypeFull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
Length232in266inMT835+34 in · +15%
Width120in142inMT835+22 in · +18%
Height128in139inMT835+11 in · +9%
Operating Weight32,875lb40,000lbMT835+7,125 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed Center Load Sensing

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType IVN
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic Wet Disc

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT835Difference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 70th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 75th percentile (729 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 · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 79th percentile (40,000 lb)
A · 65CB · MT835Median Crawler Tractor
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