Compare/Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT665C

Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT665C

Verdict: Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT665C

The Challenger 65C and the Challenger MT665C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT665C leads on rated power with 290 hp against 285 hp. Challenger 65C is the lighter machine (14,912 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 MT665C is the newer design (2009 vs 1993). In short: choose the Challenger MT665C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 65C 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

285 hp

290 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 4.71 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

212.5 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

164.3 kWReference

162.9 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (gross)

212.5 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Max power

164.3 kWReference

159.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

182.8 kWReference

189.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6-cylinderReference

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100Reference

2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

4.75x6.00 inchesReference

4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Compression ratio

15:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

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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238.6 kWReference

Torque

—

1400.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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468.6 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

CVTReference

forward and reverse options

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

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Transmission

—

Techstar CVTReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

191.8 kWReference

216.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

512.6 ciReference

Pressure

175.8 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

232.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

419.9 barReference

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Rear Type

III/IVReference

IIIReference

Rear lift

5157 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

186.5 kWReference

205.7 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

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

electro-hydraulicReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

—

1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

791.1 LReference

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Max capacity

—

17640 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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29.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

14912 kgReference

24250 to 25795 poundsReference

Length

589 cmReference

566 cmReference

Height (cab)

325 cmReference

338 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

14912 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

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Front tire

—

480/70R34Reference

Rear tire

—

520/85R46Reference

Ag front

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480/70R34Reference

Ag rear

—

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

115Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

775Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

2Reference

Total cold cranking amps

750Reference

775 CCAReference

Challenger 65C Tracks

Width

304 cmReference

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Length on ground

272 cmReference

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Area on ground

3.5 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Test results

Fuel use

59.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

14839 kgReference

12068 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

—

BarReference

Country of manufacturer

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FranceReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

Closed Center Load SensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,550 psiReference

2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

4Reference

4 to 6 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

61.4 gpm (27 gpm, 35 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IVReference

Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

5,157.3 kgReference

12,002 kgReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46.2 gpmReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

325.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

589.3 cmReference

566.9 cmReference

Overall Width

304.8 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

38.1 cmReference

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Track width

63.5 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

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338.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Variants

8670

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Challenger MT665C attachments

MT665C Serial Number Location

PTO

PTO Power

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250 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

—

Power steeringReference

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

—

AvailableReference

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.