ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Dongfeng DF-650
DongfengModel B
Dongfeng DF-650
Utility
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
DongfengDongfeng DF-650
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +220 hp (+338%)65C285 hp
DF-65065 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; DF-650 is in the 38th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +374 ci (+142%)65C638 ci
DF-650264 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; DF-650 is in the 36th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
DF-6504
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-650 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ DF-650 higher · +2 (+20%)65C10
DF-65012
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-650 is in the 54th · 179 models
65C (A)DF-650 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Dongfeng | — |
| Model | 65C | DF-650 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Dongfeng | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | LR4108T | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 65hp | ▲ 65C+220 hp · +338% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ DF-650+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 264ci | ▲ 65C+374 ci · +142% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.3in | ▲ 65C+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.9in | ▲ 65C+1.1 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 153in | ▲ 65C+79 in · +52% |
| Width | 120in | 72in | ▲ 65C+48 in · +67% |
| Height | 128in | 96.1in | ▲ 65C+31.9 in · +33% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 5,027lb | ▲ 65C+27,848 lb · +554% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 38th percentile (65 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 36th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 16th percentile (5,027 lb)
A · 65CB · DF-650Median Crawler Tractor