ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Claas Challenger 65E
ClaasModel B
Claas Challenger 65E
Agricultural
- power
- 310 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 65E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Challenger 65E higher · +25 hp (+9%)65C285 hp
Challenger 65E310 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 66th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +9 ci (+1%)65C638 ci
Challenger 65E629 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 67th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
Challenger 65E6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65C10
Challenger 65E10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 65E is in the 50th · 179 models
65C (A)Challenger 65E (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Claas | — |
| Model | 65C | Challenger 65E | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 310hp | ▲ Challenger 65E+25 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 629ci | ▲ 65C+9 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.9in | ▲ Challenger 65E+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ 65C+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 34,195lb | ▲ Challenger 65E+1,320 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | III, IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Crawler Drive | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 15gal | ▲ Challenger 65E+4 gal · +36% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 66th percentile (310 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 67th percentile (629 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 · 71st percentile (34,195 lb)
A · 65CB · Challenger 65EMedian Crawler Tractor