ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Simplicity 7117
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 7117
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7117
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +268 hp (+1576%)65C285 hp
711717 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 7117 is in the 1st · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +596 ci (+1412%)65C638 ci
711742.2 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 7117 is in the 1st · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +4 (+200%)65C6
71172
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 7117 is in the 1st · 192 models
65C (A)7117 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Simplicity | — |
| Model | 65C | 7117 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Kohler | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | KT-17 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 17hp | ▲ 65C+268 hp · +1576% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 2 | ▲ 65C+4 · +200% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 65C+596 ci · +1412% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3.1in | ▲ 65C+1.7 in · +55% |
| Stroke | 6in | 2.8in | ▲ 65C+3.2 in · +114% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 1st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 1st percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (2)
A · 65CB · 7117Median Crawler Tractor