ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Kubota M7-171P-KVT
KubotaModel B
Kubota M7-171P-KVT
Utility
- power
- 168 hp
- displacement
- 374 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
KubotaKubota M7-171P-KVT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +117 hp (+70%)65C285 hp
M7-171P-KVT168 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; M7-171P-KVT is in the 49th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +264 ci (+71%)65C638 ci
M7-171P-KVT374 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; M7-171P-KVT is in the 44th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
M7-171P-KVT4
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; M7-171P-KVT is in the 33rd · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ 65C higher · +17,778 lb (+118%)65C32,875 lb
M7-171P-KVT15,097 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
65C is in the 68th percentile; M7-171P-KVT is in the 43rd · 173 models
65C (A)M7-171P-KVT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Kubota | — |
| Model | 65C | M7-171P-KVT | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | V6108-CR-TIEF4 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 168hp | ▲ 65C+117 hp · +70% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ M7-171P-KVT+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 374ci | ▲ 65C+264 ci · +71% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.7in | ▲ 65C+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.6in | ▲ 65C+0.4 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | KVT (Kubota Variable Transmission) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 188in | ▲ 65C+44 in · +23% |
| Width | 120in | 110in | ▲ 65C+10 in · +9% |
| Height | 128in | 120in | ▲ 65C+8 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 15,097lb | ▲ 65C+17,778 lb · +118% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Electronic draft control | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 3/3N | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 11,795lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulically operated wet disc brakes | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M7-171P-KVT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 6.1gal | ▲ 65C+5 gal · +83% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 49th percentile (168 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 44th percentile (374 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 43rd percentile (15,097 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 64th percentile (188 in)
A · 65CB · M7-171P-KVTMedian Crawler Tractor