ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Ford 4230
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FordModel B
Ford 4230
Agricultural
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 221 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
FordFord 4230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +417 ci (+189%)65C638 ci
4230221 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 4230 is in the 30th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
42304
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 4230 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4230 higher · +2 (+20%)65C10
423012
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 4230 is in the 54th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ 65C higher · +28,004 lb (+575%)65C32,875 lb
42304,871 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
65C is in the 68th percentile; 4230 is in the 16th · 173 models
65C (A)4230 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Ford | — |
| Model | 65C | 4230 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Fiat | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 4230+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 221ci | ▲ 65C+417 ci · +189% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3.9in | ▲ 65C+0.9 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.5in | ▲ 65C+1.5 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear with shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 139in | ▲ 65C+93 in · +67% |
| Width | 120in | 57.5in | ▲ 65C+62.5 in · +109% |
| Height | 128in | 83.4in | ▲ 65C+44.6 in · +53% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 4,871lb | ▲ 65C+28,004 lb · +575% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 27x9.50-15 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 14.9x24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Ford 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 30th percentile (221 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 (4,871 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 44th percentile (139 in)
A · 65CB · 4230Median Crawler Tractor