Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65D vs Challenger MT765C

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65D

Crawler

power
300 hp
displacement
636 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65D specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT765C

Crawler

power
321 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT765C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ MT765C higher · +21 hp (+7%)
65D300 hp
MT765C321 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65D is in the 65th percentile; MT765C is in the 66th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65D higher · +99 ci (+18%)
65D636 ci
MT765C537 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65D is in the 68th percentile; MT765C is in the 59th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65D6
MT765C6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65D is in the 50th percentile; MT765C is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT765C higher · +6 (+60%)
65D10
MT765C16
Median Crawler Tractor10

65D is in the 50th percentile; MT765C is in the 69th · 179 models

65D (A)MT765C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65DMT765C—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITAC9 ACERT—
Power Output300hp321hp▲ MT765C+21 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement636ci537ci▲ 65D+99 ci · +18%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65D+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.9in▲ 65D+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
TypeFull power shift16-Speed Full Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
Length232in233in▲ MT765C+1 in · <1%
Width120in133in▲ MT765C+13 in · +11%
Height144in136in▲ 65D+8 in · +6%
Operating Weight35,235lb31,085lb▲ 65D+4,150 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure-compensatedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT765CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 65th percentile (300 hp)B · 66th percentile (321 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 68th percentile (636 ci)B · 59th percentile (537 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 75th percentile (35,235 lb)B · 66th percentile (31,085 lb)
A · 65DB · MT765CMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65DFull spec pageChallenger MT765C