Tractor · 1993Unverified
Challenger 65C
Challenger 65C — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 285 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
285 hp
Max power
191.8 kW
Weight
14912 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Original price was $119,000 in 1994Reference
DrivecrawlerReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard.Reference
Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)212.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)164.3 kWReference
Caterpillar 3306 DITAReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 152 mmReference
Power (gross)212.5 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Pre-heatingblock heaterReference
Compression15:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity26.0 LReference
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
Oil capacity56.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)186.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)191.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system109.8 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity109.8 LReference
Pressure175.8 barReference
Valves4Reference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Steering flow232.4 lpmReference
Steering press.419.9 barReference
Rear TypeIII/IVReference
Rear lift5157 kgReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed186.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel791.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase272 cmReference
Weight14912 kgReference
25-inch tracksReference
Length589 cmReference
Width304 cmReference
Height (cab)325 cmReference
Height (exhaust)365 cmReference
Operating weight14912 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
Gauge228 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps115Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA750Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Challenger 65C Tracks
Width63 cmReference
Length on ground272 cmReference
Area on ground3.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.4 barReference
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
Max pull14839 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.