Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 8330T 235 PTO hp

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hp

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +5 hp (+2%)
65C285 hp
8330T 235 PTO hp280 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 8330T 235 PTO hp is in the 62nd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +89 ci (+16%)
65C638 ci
8330T 235 PTO hp549 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 8330T 235 PTO hp is in the 64th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
8330T 235 PTO hp6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 8330T 235 PTO hp is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8330T 235 PTO hp higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
8330T 235 PTO hp16
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 8330T 235 PTO hp is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)8330T 235 PTO hp (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65C8330T 235 PTO hp—
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITA2240—
Power Output285hp280hp▲ 65C+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci549ci▲ 65C+89 ci · +16%
Bore4.8inNot recorded—
Stroke6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
TypeFull power shiftPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight32,875lb27,060lb▲ 65C+5,815 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded15,199lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTrack—
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 8330T 235 PTO hpDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 62nd percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 64th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 61st percentile (27,060 lb)
A · 65CB · 8330T 235 PTO hpMedian Crawler Tractor
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