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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 85C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 85C
Crawler
- power
- 355 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65D
vs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 85C higher · +55 hp (+18%)65D300 hp
85C355 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65D is in the 65th percentile; 85C is in the 72nd · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65D higher · +7 ci (+1%)65D636 ci
85C629 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65D is in the 68th percentile; 85C is in the 67th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65D6
85C6
Median Crawler Tractor6
65D is in the 50th percentile; 85C is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65D10
85C10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65D is in the 50th percentile; 85C is in the 50th · 179 models
65D (A)85C (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 65D | 85C | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 3176 ATAAC | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 355hp | ▲ 85C+55 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 636ci | 629ci | ▲ 65D+7 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.9in | ▲ 85C+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ 65D+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 232in | Same |
| Width | 120in | 120in | Same |
| Height | 144in | 128in | ▲ 65D+16 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 35,235lb | 33,645lb | ▲ 65D+1,590 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure-compensated | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic differential steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65D | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 20gal | ▲ 85C+9 gal · +82% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 65th percentile (300 hp)B · 72nd percentile (355 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 · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)
A · 65DB · 85CMedian Crawler Tractor