Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs New Holland TJ530

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
New Holland TJ530 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TJ530

Four-Wheel Drive

power
530 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full TJ530 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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New HollandNew Holland TJ530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ TJ530 higher · +245 hp (+86%)
65C285 hp
TJ530530 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; TJ530 is in the 92nd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TJ530 higher · +274 ci (+43%)
65C638 ci
TJ530912 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; TJ530 is in the 91st · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
TJ5306
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; TJ530 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ TJ530 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
TJ53016
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; TJ530 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)TJ530 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland
Model65CTJ530
CategoryCrawlerFour-Wheel Drive

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins
Model3306 DITAQSX15
Power Output285hp530hpTJ530+245 hp · +86%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPM65C+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci912ciTJ530+274 ci · +43%
Bore4.8in5.4inTJ530+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke6in6.7inTJ530+0.7 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
Length232in298inTJ530+66 in · +28%
Width120inNot recorded
Height128in150inTJ530+22 in · +17%
Operating Weight32,875lb54,000lbTJ530+21,125 lb · +64%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center load sensing (CCLS)
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN (optional)
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TJ530Difference
Coolant11gal21.1galTJ530+10.1 gal · +92%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 92nd percentile (530 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 91st percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 94th percentile (54,000 lb)
A · 65CB · TJ530Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageNew Holland TJ530