Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Kubota KL25

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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KubotaModel B

Kubota KL25

Utility

power
24.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full KL25 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
KubotaKubota KL25

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +260 hp (+1054%)
65C285 hp
KL2524.7 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; KL25 is in the 8th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +549 ci (+614%)
65C638 ci
KL2589.3 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; KL25 is in the 4th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)
65C6
KL253
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; KL25 is in the 10th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL25 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
KL2516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; KL25 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)KL25 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota
Model65CKL25
CategoryCrawlerUtility

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarKubota
Model3306 DITAD1463
Power Output285hp24.7hp65C+260 hp · +1054%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPMKL25+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders6365C+3 · +100%
Displacement638ci89.3ci65C+549 ci · +614%
Bore4.8in3.2in65C+1.6 in · +50%
Stroke6in3.6in65C+2.4 in · +67%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Length232inNot recorded
Width120in49in65C+71 in · +145%
Height128inNot recorded
Operating Weight32,875lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Tires

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24x9.5

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType I
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CKubota KL25Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 8th percentile (24.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 4th percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 88th percentile (120 in)B · 10th percentile (49 in)
A · 65CB · KL25Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageKubota KL25