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Challenger 65C

Name: Challenger 65C
Brand: Challenger

Challenger 65C — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 285 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger 65C is a tractor with a rated output of 285 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. This model was manufactured from 1993 to 1994. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and a tracked undercarriage. The listed weight of the Challenger 65C is 14912 kg, making it suitable for tasks involving areas of around 1,500+ acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

103 rows

Recorded power

285 hp

Recorded weight

14912 kg

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1993-1994

Verified variants

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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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,100Reference

Bore and stroke4.75x6.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio15:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled inlineReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity56.8 LReference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

forward and reverse options10 forward and 2 reverseReference

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

Battery options2Reference

Total cold cranking amps750Reference

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

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,550 psiReference

Remote Valves4Reference

Steering & Implements flow61.4 gpm (27 gpm, 35 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IVReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity5,157.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height325.1 cmReference

Overall Length589.3 cmReference

Overall Width304.8 cmReference

Drawbar clearance38.1 cmReference

Track width63.5 cmReference

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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