Compare/Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT655C

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT655C

Verdict: Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT655C

The Challenger 65 and the Challenger MT655C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 65 leads on rated power with 270 hp against 265 hp. Challenger 65 is the lighter machine (15,059 kg vs 24,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT655C is the newer design (2009 vs 1987). In short: choose the Challenger 65 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT655C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

270 hp

265 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 4.11 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

201.3 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

190.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

159.4 kWReference

145.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (net)

190.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

201.3 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

15:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

68.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Max power

159.4 kWReference

145.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

173.2 kWReference

177.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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690.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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29.9 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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integrated exhaust gas recirculation optional (IECR)Reference

Maximum Power

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220.0 kWReference

Torque

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1295.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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433.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.7:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Techstar CVTReference

Transmission Type

—

CVTReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

175.2 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

177.4 kWReference

200.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

512.6 ciReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

103.0 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

5579 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

176.2 kWReference

191.0 kWReference

Total flow

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174.9 lpmReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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12002 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9678 kgReference

Front lift (at ends)

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4998 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

704.0 LReference

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Max capacity

—

17640 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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29.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

15059 kgReference

24250 to 25795 poundsReference

Length

571 cmReference

566 cmReference

Height (cab)

322 cmReference

338 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

342 cmReference

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Operating weight

15059 kgReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Gauge

214 cmReference

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Front tire

—

480/70R34Reference

Rear tire

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520/85R46Reference

Ag front

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480/70R34Reference

Ag rear

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520/85R46Reference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Front tread

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154 to 225 cmReference

Rear tread

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148 to 303 cmReference

Shipping

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10999 kgReference

Operating

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11700 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

105Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

775Reference

Battery options

—

2Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

775 CCAReference

Challenger 65 Tracks

Width

287 cmReference

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Length on ground

269 cmReference

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Area on ground

3.4 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Test results

Fuel use

54.5 l/hourReference

55.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

14825 kgReference

12233 kgReference

Variants

8660

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Challenger MT655C attachments

MT655C Serial Number Location

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

joystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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BarReference

Country of manufacturer

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FranceReference

PTO

PTO Power

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225 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Closed Center Load SensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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12,002 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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338.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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566.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/85R46Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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58.5 to 119.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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480/70R34Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60.9 to 88.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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TRUEReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.