ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Steiger Panther III PTA-310
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SteigerModel B
Steiger Panther III PTA-310
Utility
- power
- 310 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-310
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +25 hp (+9%)65C285 hp
Panther III PTA-310310 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 66th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +217 ci (+34%)65C638 ci
Panther III PTA-310855 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 88th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
Panther III PTA-3106
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65C10
Panther III PTA-31010
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 50th · 179 models
65C (A)Panther III PTA-310 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Steiger | — |
| Model | 65C | Panther III PTA-310 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | NTA-855C | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 310hp | ▲ Panther III PTA-310+25 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 855ci | ▲ Panther III PTA-310+217 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.5in | ▲ Panther III PTA-310+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 265in | ▲ Panther III PTA-310+33 in · +14% |
| Width | 120in | 52in | ▲ 65C+68 in · +131% |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 28,400lb | ▲ 65C+4,475 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type III | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Panther III PTA-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 14.5gal | ▲ Panther III PTA-310+3.5 gal · +32% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 66th percentile (310 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 64th percentile (28,400 lb)
A · 65CB · Panther III PTA-310Median Crawler Tractor