Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs McCormick Intl CX50

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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McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl CX50

Utility

power
53 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full CX50 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl CX50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +232 hp (+438%)
65C285 hp
CX5053 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; CX50 is in the 31st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +473 ci (+287%)
65C638 ci
CX50165 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; CX50 is in the 23rd · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)
65C6
CX503
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; CX50 is in the 10th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ CX50 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
CX5016
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; CX50 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)CX50 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl
Model65CCX50
CategoryCrawlerUtility

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins
Model3306 DITANot recorded
Power Output285hp53hp65C+232 hp · +438%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,250RPMCX50+150 RPM · +7%
Cylinders6365C+3 · +100%
Displacement638ci165ci65C+473 ci · +287%
Bore4.8in3.7in65C+1.1 in · +30%
Stroke6in5in65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
TypeFull power shiftSynch shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
Length232in160in65C+72 in · +45%
Width120in77.3in65C+42.7 in · +55%
Height128inNot recorded
Operating Weight32,875lb7,132lb65C+25,743 lb · +361%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryIII/IVII
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl CX50Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 31st percentile (53 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 23rd percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 27th percentile (7,132 lb)
A · 65CB · CX50Median Crawler Tractor
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