Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-270

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +15 hp (+6%)
65C285 hp
Cougar III PTA-270270 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 59th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
65C638 ci
Cougar III PTA-270638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 70th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
Cougar III PTA-2706
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
65C10
Cougar III PTA-27010
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PTA-270 is in the 50th · 179 models

65C (A)Cougar III PTA-270 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
ManufacturerChallengerSteiger
Model65CCougar III PTA-270
CategoryCrawlerFour-Wheel Drive

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITANot recorded
Power Output285hp270hp65C+15 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8inNot recorded
Stroke6inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
Length232inNot recorded
Width120inNot recorded
Height128inNot recorded
Operating Weight32,875lb29,900lb65C+2,975 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CSteiger Cougar III PTA-270Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 59th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 66th percentile (29,900 lb)
A · 65CB · Cougar III PTA-270Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageSteiger Cougar III PTA-270