ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Claas Arion 640
ClaasModel B
Claas Arion 640
Row Crop
- power
- 155 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ClaasClaas Arion 640
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +130 hp (+84%)65C285 hp
Arion 640155 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Arion 640 is in the 49th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +224 ci (+54%)65C638 ci
Arion 640414 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Arion 640 is in the 46th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
Arion 6406
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Arion 640 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ Arion 640 higher · +14 (+140%)65C10
Arion 64024
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Arion 640 is in the 94th · 179 models
65C (A)Arion 640 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Claas | — |
| Model | 65C | Arion 640 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | DPS | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | ECE R 24 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 155hp | ▲ 65C+130 hp · +84% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ Arion 640+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 414ci | ▲ 65C+224 ci · +54% |
| Bore | 4.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 6in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Partial Power Shift with Power Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 203in | ▲ 65C+29 in · +14% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 118in | ▲ 65C+10 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 13,800lb | ▲ 65C+19,075 lb · +138% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Load Sensing | — |
Tires
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.9R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Arion 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 49th percentile (155 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 46th percentile (414 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 94th percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 42nd percentile (13,800 lb)
A · 65CB · Arion 640Median Crawler Tractor