Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/challenger-65b" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="Challenger 65B specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Tractor · 1991Unverified

Challenger 65B

Name: Challenger 65B
Brand: Challenger

Challenger 65B — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 245 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger 65B is a tractor model with a power rating of 245 hp, positioning it among high-powered machines in its class. Manufactured between 1991 and 1992, this model is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a hydrostatic transmission through a tracked undercarriage. The listed weight is 15436 kg. The Challenger 65B is designed for use on large areas of land, with an approximate operational capacity of 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power

245 hp

Max power

191.8 kW

Weight

15436 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

54 rows

Recorded power

245 hp

Recorded weight

15436 kg

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1991-1992

Verified variants

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Agricultural Crawler tractorReference

DrivecrawlerReference

Steeringhydrostatic differential steeringReference

Hydraulic caliper disc brakesReference

Cab standardReference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank832.7 LReference

Engine212.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)164.3 kWReference

CaterpillarReference

turbocharged intercooled dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke121 x 152 mmReference

Power212.5 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference

Compression15:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity41.6 LReference

Max power191.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed182.8 kWReference

Max power164.3 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)191.8 kWReference

TypeclosedReference

Valves4Reference

Pump flow98.4 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IVReference

Rear lift5157 kgReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed186.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase269 cmReference

Weight15436 kgReference

24.5-inch tracksReference

Operating weight15436 kgReference

Challenger 65B Tracks

Width62 cmReference

Length on ground271 cmReference

Area on ground3.4 m²Reference

Ground pressure0.4 barReference

Width52 cmReference

Length on ground69 cmReference

Area on ground0.0 m²Reference

Test results

Diesel 10-speed crawlerOctober 2 - 11, 1991Link: OCED Tractor Test 1653 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use57.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use57.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use59.4 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power 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.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.