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 5085M
John DeereModel B
John Deere 5085M
Utility
- power
- 70.8 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5085M
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +214 hp (+303%)65C285 hp
5085M70.8 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 5085M is in the 39th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +362 ci (+131%)65C638 ci
5085M276 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 5085M is in the 37th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
5085M4
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 5085M is in the 33rd · 192 models
65C (A)5085M (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65C | 5085M | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | PowerTech M 4045 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 70.8hp | ▲ 65C+214 hp · +303% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5085M+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 276ci | ▲ 65C+362 ci · +131% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.2in | ▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5in | ▲ 65C+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Direct engine drive hydraulic control system | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 3gal | ▲ 65C+8 gal · +267% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Foldable ROPS, deluxe ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 39th percentile (70.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 37th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
A · 65CB · 5085MMedian Crawler Tractor