Challenger 65C tractor specifications

1993 - 1994

1993 - 1994 Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory:Peoria, Illinois, USA
Original price:$119,000 (1994 )

Challenger 65C Power

Challenger 65C Power Engine (gross):285 hp
212.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed):225 hp
167.8 kW
PTO (claimed):250 hp
186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):220.32 hp
164.3 kW
PTO (tested):257.20 hp
191.8 kW
power test details ...

1993 - 1994

Agricultural Crawler tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1653

OCED Tractor Test 1653
Diesel 10-speed crawler October 2 - 11, 1991 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1653 file
PTO performance
Max power:	257.20 hp 191.8 kW
Fuel use:	15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	245.20 hp 182.8 kW
Fuel use:	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	250.16 hp 186.5 kW
Fuel use:	15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	220.32 hp 164.3 kW
Fuel use:	15.7 gal/hour 59.4 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	32714 lbs 14839 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Challenger 65C Engine

Challenger 65C Engine Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1993 - 1994

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306 DITA
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power (gross):	285 hp 212.5 kW
Fuel system:	direct injection
Air cleaner:	dual dry elements
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	block heater
Compression:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	27.5 qts 26.0 L
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:crawler
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Cab standard.
Transmission:10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1993 - 1994

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	60 qts 56.8 L

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:209 gal
791.1 L
Hydraulic system:29 gal
109.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Capacity:29 gal
109.8 L
Pressure:2550 psi
175.8 bar
Valves:4
Pump flow:27 gpm
102.2 lpm
35 gpm
132.5 lpm *Optional
Steering flow:61.4 gpm
232.4 lpm
Steering press.:6090 psi
419.9 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III/IV
Rear lift:11,370 lbs
5157 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:1000

Dimensions & Tracks

Dimensions & Tracks Wheelbase:107.1 inches
272 cm
Weight:32875 lbs
14912 kg
25-in track Full dimensions and tracks ...

1993 - 1994

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Challenger 65C Tracks

Challenger 65C Tracks
Size:	25-in track

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	107.1 inches 272 cm
Length:	232 inches 589 cm
Width:	120 inches 304 cm
Height (cab):	128 inches 325 cm
Height (exhaust):	144 inches 365 cm
Operating weight:	32875 lbs 14912 kg
Clearance (drawbar):	15 inches 38 cm
Gauge:	90 inches 228 cm