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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 70C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 70C
Tractor
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65D
vs
ChallengerChallenger 70C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65D higher · +15 hp (+5%)65D300 hp
70C285 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65D is in the 65th percentile; 70C is in the 64th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 70C higher · +2 ci (<1%)65D636 ci
70C638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65D is in the 68th percentile; 70C is in the 70th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65D6
70C6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65D is in the 50th percentile; 70C is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65D10
70C10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65D is in the 50th percentile; 70C is in the 50th · 179 models
65D (A)70C (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65D | 70C | — |
| Category | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 3306 DITA | Same |
| Power Output | 300hp | 285hp | ▲ 65D+15 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 636ci | 638ci | ▲ 70C+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 232in | Same |
| Width | 120in | 120in | Same |
| Height | 144in | 128in | ▲ 65D+16 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 35,235lb | 35,685lb | ▲ 70C+450 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure-compensated | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | 1000 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 15gal | ▲ 70C+4 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 70C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 65th percentile (300 hp)B · 64th percentile (285 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 68th percentile (636 ci)B · 70th percentile (638 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 · 76th percentile (35,685 lb)
A · 65DB · 70CMedian Crawler Tractor