Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs New Holland TM120

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
New Holland TM120 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TM120

Row Crop

power
120 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
17
Full TM120 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
New HollandNew Holland TM120

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +165 hp (+138%)
65C285 hp
TM120120 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; TM120 is in the 47th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +182 ci (+40%)
65C638 ci
TM120456 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; TM120 is in the 49th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
TM1206
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; TM120 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ TM120 higher · +7 (+70%)
65C10
TM12017
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; TM120 is in the 82nd · 179 models

65C (A)TM120 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland—
Model65CTM120—
CategoryCrawlerRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarNew Holland—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp120hp▲ 65C+165 hp · +138%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ TM120+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci456ci▲ 65C+182 ci · +40%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65C+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
TypeFull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
Length232in186in▲ 65C+46 in · +25%
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128in111in▲ 65C+17 in · +15%
Operating Weight32,875lb11,830lb▲ 65C+21,045 lb · +178%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CNew Holland TM120Difference
Coolant11gal6.7gal▲ 65C+4.3 gal · +64%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 47th percentile (120 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 49th percentile (456 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 82nd percentile (17)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 39th percentile (11,830 lb)
A · 65CB · TM120Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageNew Holland TM120