
ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler

Crawler
Agricultural
How they compare
65C is in the 64th percentile; 1630VU is in the 33rd · 142 models
65C is in the 70th percentile; 1630VU is in the 26th · 191 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; 1630VU is in the 10th · 192 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; 1630VU is in the 41st · 179 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65C | 1630VU | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 55hp | ▲ 65C+230 hp · +418% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 1630VU+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 179ci | ▲ 65C+459 ci · +256% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.2in | ▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.3in | ▲ 65C+1.7 in · +40% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Manual | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 100in | ▲ 65C+132 in · +132% |
| Width | 120in | 42.1in | ▲ 65C+77.9 in · +185% |
| Height | 128in | 46.9in | ▲ 65C+81.1 in · +173% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 1630VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 65C+8.4 gal · +323% |
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