Head to head · Articulated

Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT740

Challenger 65E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65E

Articulated

power
310 hp
displacement
629 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65E specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT740

Articulated

power
345 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT740 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65E
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ChallengerChallenger MT740

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 4162

Engine Power

▲ MT740 higher · +35 hp (+11%)
65E310 hp
MT740345 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

65E is in the 9th percentile; MT740 is in the 17th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65E higher · +30 ci (+5%)
65E629 ci
MT740599 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

65E is in the 13th percentile; MT740 is in the 6th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT740 higher · +1 (+17%)
65E6
MT7407
Median Articulated Tractor6

65E is in the 50th percentile; MT740 is in the 92nd · 61 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT740 higher · +1,695 lb (+5%)
65E34,195 lb
MT74035,890 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb

65E is in the 9th percentile; MT740 is in the 18th · 57 models

65E (A)MT740 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65EMT740
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO Power
Power Output310hp345hpMT740+35 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM65E+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders67MT740+1 · +17%
Displacement629ci599ci65E+30 ci · +5%
Bore4.9in4.4in65E+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.5in5.7inMT740+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Typefull power shiftCVT, Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Width25in88inMT740+63 in · +252%
Operating Weight34,195lb35,890lbMT740+1,695 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
System TypeClosedLoad Sensing
Steering Typehydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Hitch TypeRearIII/IVN
Hitch CategoryIII, IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Steering Typehydrostatic differential steeringNot recorded

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter12 volt

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65EChallenger MT740Difference
Coolant15galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 9th percentile (310 hp)B · 17th percentile (345 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 13th percentile (629 ci)B · 6th percentile (599 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 92nd percentile (7)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 9th percentile (34,195 lb)B · 18th percentile (35,890 lb)

Width

median 100 in
A · 1st percentile (25 in)B · 42nd percentile (88 in)
A · 65EB · MT740Median Articulated Tractor
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