Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 6115M

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6115M

Utility

power
109 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full 6115M specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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John DeereJohn Deere 6115M

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +176 hp (+161%)
65C285 hp
6115M109 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 6115M is in the 46th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +362 ci (+131%)
65C638 ci
6115M276 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 6115M is in the 37th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
6115M4
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 6115M is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6115M higher · +14 (+140%)
65C10
6115M24
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 6115M is in the 94th · 179 models

65C (A)6115M (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65C6115M—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITAPowerTech PVX—
Power Output285hp109hp▲ 65C+176 hp · +161%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci276ci▲ 65C+362 ci · +131%
Bore4.8in4.2in▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight32,875lb10,990lb▲ 65C+21,885 lb · +199%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center pressure compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 2/3N—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded7,130lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
Coolant11gal5.8gal▲ 65C+5.2 gal · +90%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 6115MDifference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 46th percentile (109 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 37th percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 94th percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 35th percentile (10,990 lb)
A · 65CB · 6115MMedian Crawler Tractor
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