Challenger 65D tractor specifications

1995 - 1997

1995 - 1997 Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price:$129,000 (1997 )
During official testing, the Challenger 65D hydraulics were unable to supply 27 GPM as advertised. At maximum power, the flow was 21.6 GPM.

Challenger 65D Power

Challenger 65D Power Engine (gross):300 hp
223.7 kW
Drawbar (tested):235.26 hp
175.4 kW
PTO (tested):256.15 hp
191.0 kW
power test details ...

1995 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1706

OCED Tractor Test 1706
Diesel 10-speed crawler April 1 - 4, 1996 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1706 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	256.15 hp 191.0 kW
Fuel use:	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	268.39 hp 200.1 kW
Fuel use:	16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	235.26 hp 175.4 kW
Fuel use:	15.9 gal/hour 60.2 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	35,502 lbs 16103 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Challenger 65D Engine

Challenger 65D Engine Caterpillar 10.4L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:209 gal
791.1 L
Engine details ...

1995 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306 DITA
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power (gross):	300 hp 223.7 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	block heater
Compression:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:crawler
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmission:10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1995 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed-center pressure-compensated
Valves:4
Pump flow:27 gpm
102.2 lpm
35 gpm
132.5 lpm *Optional

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III
Rear lift:15,084 lbs
6842 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tracks

Dimensions & Tracks Wheelbase:107 inches
271 cm
Weight:35235 lbs
15982 kg
25-in track Full dimensions and tracks ...

1995 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Challenger 65D Tracks

Challenger 65D Tracks
Size:	25-in track
Option:	30-inch track
	35-inch track

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	107 inches 271 cm
Length:	232 inches 589 cm
Width:	120 inches 304 cm *Width with 30-inch tracks.
Height (cab):	128 inches 325 cm
Height (exhaust):	144 inches 365 cm
Operating weight:	35235 lbs 15982 kg
Gauge:	90 inches 228 cm