Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65D vs Challenger MT835

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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 MT835

Agricultural

power
340 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT835 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ MT835 higher · +40 hp (+13%)
65D300 hp
MT835340 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65D is in the 65th percentile; MT835 is in the 70th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT835 higher · +93 ci (+15%)
65D636 ci
MT835729 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65D is in the 68th percentile; MT835 is in the 75th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65D6
MT8356
Median Crawler Tractor6

65D is in the 50th percentile; MT835 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT835 higher · +6 (+60%)
65D10
MT83516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65D is in the 50th percentile; MT835 is in the 69th · 179 models

65D (A)MT835 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65DMT835—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306 DITAC12—
Power Output300hp340hp▲ MT835+40 hp · +13%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement636ci729ci▲ MT835+93 ci · +15%
Bore4.8in5.1in▲ MT835+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6in5.9in▲ 65D+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
TypeFull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
Length232in266in▲ MT835+34 in · +15%
Width120in142in▲ MT835+22 in · +18%
Height144in139in▲ 65D+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight35,235lb40,000lb▲ MT835+4,765 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure-compensatedClosed Center Load Sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchType IVN—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65DChallenger MT835Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 65th percentile (300 hp)B · 70th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 68th percentile (636 ci)B · 75th percentile (729 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 · 79th percentile (40,000 lb)
A · 65DB · MT835Median Crawler Tractor
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