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Tractor · 1987Unverified

Challenger 65

Name: Challenger 65
Brand: Challenger

Challenger 65 — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 270 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger 65 is a tractor with a rated output of 270 hp, categorising it as a high-powered machine within its class. This model was manufactured from 1987 to 1990. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a tracked undercarriage equipped with a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight is 15059 kg, and it is suitable for use on areas of approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

270 hp

Max power

177.4 kW

Weight

15059 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

270 hp

Recorded weight

15059 kg

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1987-1990

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Agricultural Crawler tractorReference

DrivecrawlerReference

Steeringhydrostatic differential steeringReference

Hydraulic caliper disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)201.3 kWReference

Engine (net)190.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)150.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)159.4 kWReference

Caterpillar 3306 DITAReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke121 x 152 mmReference

Power (net)190.9 kWReference

Power (gross)201.3 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression15:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity41.6 LReference

Max power177.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed173.2 kWReference

Max power159.4 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity68.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)175.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)177.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Valves4Reference

Pump flow103.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift5579 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed176.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel704.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase269 cmReference

Weight15059 kgReference

24.5-inch tracksReference

Length571 cmReference

Width287 cmReference

Height (cab)322 cmReference

Height (exhaust)342 cmReference

Operating weight15059 kgReference

Ground clearance37 cmReference

Gauge214 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps105Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Challenger 65 Tracks

Width62 cmReference

Length on ground269 cmReference

Area on ground3.4 m²Reference

Ground pressure0.4 barReference

Test results

Diesel 10-speed crawlerSeptember 1 - 30, 1988Link: OCED Tractor Test 1613 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use53.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use54.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull14825 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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