Compare/Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT655D

Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT655D

Verdict: Challenger 65E vs Challenger MT655D

The Challenger 65E and the Challenger MT655D 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 MT655D is the lighter machine (10,999 kg vs 15,510 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 632.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT655D is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). In short: choose the Challenger 65E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT655D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

277 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 4.38 KPHReference

Original price

$187,000Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

1059.8 LReference

632.2 LReference

Engine

231.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

184.9 kWReference

143.3 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

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Compression

16:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

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Max power

184.9 kWReference

143.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

206.5 kWReference

177.1 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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197.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)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

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

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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Interim Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.370x5.709 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

forward and reverse options

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continuously variable transmission - infinite F and infinite RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

230.4 kWReference

206.3 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

174.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

III,IVReference

IIIReference

Rear lift

6614 kgReference

10323 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

213.2 kWReference

203.0 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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167.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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110.1 LReference

Capacity

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110.1 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

SCV flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Front Hitch

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III (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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4989 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1970Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

15510 kgReference

10999 kgReference

Operating weight

15510 kgReference

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Front tire

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480/70R34Reference

Rear tire

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520/85R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 480/70R34. Rear: 520/85R46Reference

Length

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547 cmReference

Height (cab)

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358 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10999 kgReference

Max weight

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15000 kgReference

Front axle

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4WD Quadlink SuspensionReference

Rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Challenger 65E Tracks

Width

63 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

58.7 l/hourReference

48.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

15097 kgReference

10820 kgReference

Variants

8660

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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632.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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60.6 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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60.6 LReference

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 volts

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12Reference

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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4.33 by 105 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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4WD | 4WD Quadlink SuspensionReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Rated Power

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265 hpReference

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

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540E@1,577 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46 gpmReference

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 IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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10,323.8 kgReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III (optional)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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358.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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547.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/85R46 agReference

Front Wheel Type

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480/70R34 agReference

Operator station

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.