Compare/Challenger 65D vs Challenger MT685E

Challenger 65D vs Challenger MT685E

Verdict: Challenger 65D vs Challenger MT685E

The Challenger 65D and the Challenger MT685E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT685E leads on rated power with 305 hp against 300 hp. Challenger MT685E is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 15,982 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 65D holds more fuel (791.1 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT685E is the newer design (2014 vs 1995). In short: choose the Challenger MT685E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 65D 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

300 hp

305 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 2.55KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

791.1 LReference

628.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

223.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

175.4 kWReference

201.2 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (gross)

223.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

191.0 kWReference

227.3 kWReference

Max power

175.4 kWReference

201.2 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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59.8 LReference

Engine

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253.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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253.5 kWReference

Maximum Power

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275.9 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 (tested)

191.0 kWReference

243.4 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

204.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift

6842 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

200.1 kWReference

234.7 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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216.3 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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11999 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat 4 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

15982 kgReference

10800 kgReference

Length

589 cmReference

555 cmReference

Height (cab)

325 cmReference

358 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

15982 kgReference

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Gauge

228 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

145Reference

240 (twin 120A)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Challenger 65D Tracks

Width

304 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

60.2 l/hourReference

65.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

16103 kgReference

9922 kgReference

Variants

8737

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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

Capacities

Capacity

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512.6 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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59.8 LReference

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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340 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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290 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

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.