ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Claas Xerion 3000
ClaasModel B
Claas Xerion 3000
Agricultural
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 530 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ClaasClaas Xerion 3000
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Xerion 3000 higher · +15 hp (+5%)65C285 hp
Xerion 3000300 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 65th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +108 ci (+20%)65C638 ci
Xerion 3000530 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 59th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
Xerion 30006
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 50th · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ 65C higher · +11,927 lb (+57%)65C32,875 lb
Xerion 300020,948 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
65C is in the 68th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 48th · 173 models
65C (A)Xerion 3000 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Claas | — |
| Model | 65C | Xerion 3000 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 1306 / 1306-EDi | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 300hp | ▲ Xerion 3000+15 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 530ci | ▲ 65C+108 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.6in | ▲ 65C+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.3in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 248in | ▲ Xerion 3000+16 in · +7% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 138in | ▲ Xerion 3000+10 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 20,948lb | ▲ 65C+11,927 lb · +57% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Xerion 3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
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 · 59th percentile (530 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 48th percentile (20,948 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 93rd percentile (248 in)
A · 65CB · Xerion 3000Median Crawler Tractor