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ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65D
Crawler
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 636 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65D vs Challenger 65E
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65E
Articulated
- power
- 310 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65D
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65E higher · +10 hp (+3%)65D300 hp
65E310 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65D is in the 65th percentile; 65E is in the 66th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65D higher · +7 ci (+1%)65D636 ci
65E629 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65D is in the 68th percentile; 65E is in the 67th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65D6
65E6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65D is in the 50th percentile; 65E is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65D10
65E10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65D is in the 50th percentile; 65E is in the 50th · 179 models
65D (A)65E (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65D | 65E | — |
| Category | Crawler | Articulated | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 310hp | ▲ 65E+10 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 636ci | 629ci | ▲ 65D+7 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.9in | ▲ 65E+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ 65D+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | 25in | ▲ 65D+95 in · +380% |
| Height | 144in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 35,235lb | 34,195lb | ▲ 65D+1,040 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure-compensated | Closed | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | hydrostatic differential steering | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Rear | — |
| Hitch Category | III | III, IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | hydrostatic differential steering | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 65E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 15gal | ▲ 65E+4 gal · +36% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 65th percentile (300 hp)B · 66th percentile (310 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 68th percentile (636 ci)B · 67th percentile (629 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 · 75th percentile (35,235 lb)B · 71st percentile (34,195 lb)
A · 65DB · 65EMedian Crawler Tractor