Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 90F

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
John Deere 90F Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 90F

Agricultural

power
82 hp
displacement
275 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 90F specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +203 hp (+248%)
65C285 hp
90F82 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 90F is in the 43rd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +363 ci (+132%)
65C638 ci
90F275 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 90F is in the 36th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
90F4
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 90F is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 90F higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
90F16
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 90F is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)90F (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere
Model65C90F
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural, Orchard/Vineyard

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Model3306 DITANot recorded
Power Output285hp82hp65C+203 hp · +248%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,500RPM90F+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders6465C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci275ci65C+363 ci · +132%
Bore4.8in4.2in65C+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6in5in65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
Length232in126in65C+106 in · +84%
Width120inNot recorded
Height128in85.9in65C+42.1 in · +49%
Operating Weight32,875lb5,908lb65C+26,967 lb · +456%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVII/I
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 90FDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 43rd percentile (82 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 36th percentile (275 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 23rd percentile (5,908 lb)
A · 65CB · 90FMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageJohn Deere 90F