Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Kirovets K-744R4

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
Kirovets K-744R4 Tractor
KirovetsModel B

Kirovets K-744R4

Utility

power
420 hp
displacement
1,052 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
16
Full K-744R4 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
KirovetsKirovets K-744R4

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ K-744R4 higher · +135 hp (+47%)
65C285 hp
K-744R4420 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; K-744R4 is in the 77th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ K-744R4 higher · +414 ci (+65%)
65C638 ci
K-744R41,052 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; K-744R4 is in the 97th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ K-744R4 higher · +2 (+33%)
65C6
K-744R48
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; K-744R4 is in the 98th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ K-744R4 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
K-744R416
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; K-744R4 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)K-744R4 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKirovets—
Model65CK-744R4—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarYaMZ—
Model3306 DITA8481.10-04—
Power Output285hp420hp▲ K-744R4+135 hp · +47%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,900RPM▲ 65C+200 RPM · +11%
Cylinders68▲ K-744R4+2 · +33%
Displacement638ci1,052ci▲ K-744R4+414 ci · +65%
Bore4.8in5.5in▲ K-744R4+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in5.5in▲ 65C+0.5 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
TypeFull power shiftFour-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
Length232in289in▲ K-744R4+57 in · +25%
Width120in113in▲ 65C+7 in · +6%
Height128in153in▲ K-744R4+25 in · +20%
Operating Weight32,875lb36,160lb▲ K-744R4+3,285 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIV—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CKirovets K-744R4Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 77th percentile (420 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 97th percentile (1,052 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (8)

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 · 77th percentile (36,160 lb)
A · 65CB · K-744R4Median Crawler Tractor
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