ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs John Deere 2420
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 2420
Row Crop
- power
- 66 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +219 hp (+332%)65C285 hp
242066 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 2420 is in the 38th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +419 ci (+191%)65C638 ci
2420219 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 2420 is in the 30th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
24204
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 2420 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+25%)65C10
24208
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 2420 is in the 41st · 179 models
65C (A)2420 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65C | 2420 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 66hp | ▲ 65C+219 hp · +332% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 2420+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 219ci | ▲ 65C+419 ci · +191% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3.8in | ▲ 65C+1 in · +26% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.3in | ▲ 65C+1.7 in · +40% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Syncro-Range | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 151in | ▲ 65C+81 in · +54% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 6,993lb | ▲ 65C+25,882 lb · +370% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 38th percentile (66 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 30th percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 41st percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 25th percentile (6,993 lb)
A · 65CB · 2420Median Crawler Tractor