Production | |
Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
Challenger 65 Engine | |
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger 65 Transmission | |
10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger 65 Power | |
Engine (gross) | 270 hp 201.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 256 hp 190.9 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 202 hp 150.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 235 hp 175.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 213.73 hp 159.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 237.91 hp 177.4 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
Challenger 65 photos... |
Capacity | |
Fuel | 186 gal 704.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal 60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | closed center |
Capacity | 16 gal 60.6 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi 172.4 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 27.2 gpm 103.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 12300 lbs 5579 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
Wheelbase | 106 inches 269 cm |
Weight | 33200 lbs 15059 kg |
24.5-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 105 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
Make Farming More Efficient published in 1990, by Caterpillar | |
Challenger 65 published in 1987, by Caterpillar | |
Speaking From Experience... published in 1989, by Caterpillar |
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Updated on March 12, 2022 |