Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Fendt 1050 Vario

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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FendtModel B

Fendt 1050 Vario

Row Crop

power
510 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1050 Vario specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
FendtFendt 1050 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 1050 Vario higher · +225 hp (+79%)
65C285 hp
1050 Vario510 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 89th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1050 Vario higher · +120 ci (+19%)
65C638 ci
1050 Vario758 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 76th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
1050 Vario6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +2,010 lb (+7%)
65C32,875 lb
1050 Vario30,865 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

65C is in the 68th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 66th · 173 models

65C (A)1050 Vario (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
Model65C1050 Vario—
CategoryCrawlerRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp510hp▲ 1050 Vario+225 hp · +79%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM▲ 65C+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci758ci▲ 1050 Vario+120 ci · +19%
Bore4.8in5in▲ 1050 Vario+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6in6.5in▲ 1050 Vario+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeFull power shiftVarioDrive—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
Length232in242in▲ 1050 Vario+10 in · +4%
Width120in108in▲ 65C+12 in · +11%
Height128in136in▲ 1050 Vario+8 in · +6%
Operating Weight32,875lb30,865lb▲ 65C+2,010 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
System TypeClosed centerLoad sensing—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,300rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory IV—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded12,570lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CFendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeNot recordedCab with Air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 89th percentile (510 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 76th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 66th percentile (30,865 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 93rd percentile (242 in)
A · 65CB · 1050 VarioMedian Crawler Tractor
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