Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Massey Ferguson 1100

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1100

Row Crop

power
94 hp
displacement
354 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 1100 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1100

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +191 hp (+203%)
65C285 hp
110094 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 1100 is in the 45th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +284 ci (+80%)
65C638 ci
1100354 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 1100 is in the 44th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
11006
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 1100 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1100 higher · +2 (+20%)
65C10
110012
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 1100 is in the 54th · 179 models

65C (A)1100 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
Model65C1100—
CategoryCrawlerRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITAAT6.345—
Power Output285hp94hp▲ 65C+191 hp · +203%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 1100+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci354ci▲ 65C+284 ci · +80%
Bore4.8in3.9in▲ 65C+0.9 in · +23%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
TypeFull power shiftPartial power shift with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
Length232in161in▲ 65C+71 in · +44%
Width120in106in▲ 65C+14 in · +13%
Height128in78.7in▲ 65C+49.3 in · +63%
Operating Weight32,875lb11,431lb▲ 65C+21,444 lb · +188%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,204lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
Coolant11gal5.5gal▲ 65C+5.5 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 1100Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (94 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 44th percentile (354 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 37th percentile (11,431 lb)
A · 65CB · 1100Median Crawler Tractor
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