Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs SAME Diamond 230

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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SAMEModel B

SAME Diamond 230

Agricultural

power
230 hp
displacement
436 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
40
Full Diamond 230 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SAMESAME Diamond 230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +55 hp (+24%)
65C285 hp
Diamond 230230 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; Diamond 230 is in the 55th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +202 ci (+46%)
65C638 ci
Diamond 230436 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; Diamond 230 is in the 49th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
Diamond 2306
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; Diamond 230 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ Diamond 230 higher · +30 (+300%)
65C10
Diamond 23040
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; Diamond 230 is in the 99th · 179 models

65C (A)Diamond 230 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
ManufacturerChallengerSAME—
Model65CDiamond 230—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSAME—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp230hp▲ 65C+55 hp · +24%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,350RPM▲ Diamond 230+250 RPM · +12%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci436ci▲ 65C+202 ci · +46%
Bore4.8in4.3in▲ 65C+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke6in5.1in▲ 65C+0.9 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
Length232in202in▲ 65C+30 in · +15%
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128in127in▲ 65C+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight32,875lb18,411lb▲ 65C+14,464 lb · +79%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Diamond 230Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 55th percentile (230 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 49th percentile (436 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 99th percentile (40)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 45th percentile (18,411 lb)
A · 65CB · Diamond 230Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageSAME Diamond 230