Tractor · 1991Unverified
Challenger 65B
Challenger 65B — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 245 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.