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Challenger 65

Challenger 65 tractor
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The Challenger 65 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1987 to 1990 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 3306 DITA turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 270 hp gross power and 256 hp net power. The tractor has a 10-speed full power shift transmission and hydrostatic differential steering. It is equipped with a standard cab with air-conditioning and hydraulic caliper disc brakes. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 186 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 16 gallons. It uses 24.5-inch tracks and has an operating weight of 33,200 lbs. The rear hitch is category III with a lift capacity of 12,300 lbs, and the rear PTO is independent with a 1000 rpm type.
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Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65

Power

Engine (net):256 hp (190.9 kW)
PTO (tested):237.91 hp (177.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):235 hp (175.2 kW)
Engine (gross):270 hp (201.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested):213.73 hp (159.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):202 hp (150.6 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3306 DITA
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements with aspirator
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Compression:15:1
Fuel system:direct injection
Power (net):256 hp (190.9 kW)
Displacement:638 ci (10.5 L)
Oil capacity:28 qts (26.5 L)
Power (gross):270 hp (201.3 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:44 qts (41.6 L)

Tracks

Width:24.5 inches (62 cm)
Area on ground:5193 in² (3.4 m²)
Ground pressure:5.7 psi (0.4 bar)
Length on ground:106 inches (269 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:186 gal (704.0 L)
Hydraulic system:16 gal (60.6 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:84.6 inches (214 cm)
Width:113 inches (287 cm)
Length:225 inches (571 cm)
Wheelbase:106 inches (269 cm)
Height (cab):127 inches (322 cm)
Ground clearance:14.9 inches (37 cm)
Height (exhaust):135 inches (342 cm)
Operating weight:33200 lbs (15059 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:105
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:4
Capacity:16 gal (60.6 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:27.2 gpm (103.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic caliper disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Years made:1987 - 1990

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:72 qts (68.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III
Rear lift:12300 lbs (5579 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000

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