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Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT655C
Verdict: Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT655C
The Challenger 65E and the Challenger MT655C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 65E leads on rated power with 277 hp against 265 hp. Challenger 65E is the lighter machine (15,510 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 65E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 590.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT655C is the newer design (2009 vs 1998). In short: choose the Challenger 65E 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
277 hp
265 hp
Confidence
40%
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
Original price
$187,000Reference
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Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1059.8 LReference
690.0 LReference
Engine
231.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
184.9 kWReference
145.5 kWReference
Displacement
10.3 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 140 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Power
231.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
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Max power
184.9 kWReference
145.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
206.5 kWReference
177.5 kWReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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29.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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197.6 kWReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
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integrated exhaust gas recirculation optional (IECR)Reference
Power (gross)
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197.6 kWReference
Maximum Power
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220.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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electronic high-pressure common railReference
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
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Techstar CVTReference
Transmission Type
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CVTReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
230.4 kWReference
200.9 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
Valves
4Reference
4 to 6Reference
Total flow
151.4 lpmReference
174.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III,IVReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
6614 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540E/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
213.2 kWReference
191.0 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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167.8 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Pump flow
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99.9 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
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independentReference
Clutch
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electro-hydraulicReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
310 cmReference
Weight
15510 kgReference
24250 to 25795 poundsReference
Operating weight
15510 kgReference
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Front tire
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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
Length
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566 cmReference
Height (cab)
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338 cmReference
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
Challenger 65E Tracks
Width
63 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
58.7 l/hourReference
55.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
15097 kgReference
12233 kgReference
Variants
8660
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Challenger MT655C attachments
MT655C Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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240Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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775Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery options
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2Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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775 CCAReference
Capacities
Max capacity
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17640 kgReference
Capacity
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512.6 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
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29.9 LReference
General
Make & Model
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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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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
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
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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.