Compare/Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT665E

Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT665E

Verdict: Challenger 65 vs Challenger MT665E

The Challenger 65 and the Challenger MT665E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 65 leads on rated power with 270 hp against 264 hp. Challenger MT665E is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 15,059 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT665E is the newer design (2014 vs 1987). In short: choose the Challenger 65 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT665E 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

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

270 hp

264 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 2.35KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

201.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

190.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

159.4 kWReference

173.5 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

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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

173.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

173.2 kWReference

196.8 kWReference

Fuel tank

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628.3 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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59.8 LReference

Engine

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216.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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216.3 kWReference

Maximum Power

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238.6 kWReference

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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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Techstar CVTReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

forward and reverse options

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continuously variable transmission - infinite F and (2-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

175.2 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

177.4 kWReference

212.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

512.6 ciReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

103.0 lpmReference

204.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift

5579 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

176.2 kWReference

210.4 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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11999 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat 4 (optional)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

704.0 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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59.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

15059 kgReference

10800 kgReference

Length

571 cmReference

555 cmReference

Height (cab)

322 cmReference

358 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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Shipping weight

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10800 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

105Reference

240 (twin 120A)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

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

58.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

14825 kgReference

10196 kgReference

Variants

8732

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 3Reference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar: 4.33 by 105 inches | 4.33 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IVNReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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11,999.8 kgReference

Power

Rated Power

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290 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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250 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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358.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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555.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,800 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

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.