ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs SAME Explorer 90C
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SAMEModel B
SAME Explorer 90C
Utility
- power
- 88 hp
- displacement
- 244 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SAMESAME Explorer 90C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +197 hp (+224%)65C285 hp
Explorer 90C88 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 45th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +394 ci (+161%)65C638 ci
Explorer 90C244 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 34th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
Explorer 90C4
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+25%)65C10
Explorer 90C8
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 41st · 179 models
65C (A)Explorer 90C (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | SAME | — |
| Model | 65C | Explorer 90C | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | SAME | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 1000.4A | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 88hp | ▲ 65C+197 hp · +224% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ Explorer 90C+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 244ci | ▲ 65C+394 ci · +161% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.1in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.5in | ▲ 65C+1.5 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 133in | ▲ 65C+99 in · +74% |
| Width | 120in | 66.9in | ▲ 65C+53.1 in · +79% |
| Height | 128in | 52.5in | ▲ 65C+75.5 in · +144% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 10,590lb | ▲ 65C+22,285 lb · +210% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | SAME Explorer 90C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (88 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 34th percentile (244 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 41st percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 34th percentile (10,590 lb)
A · 65CB · Explorer 90CMedian Crawler Tractor