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Challenger 65B

Challenger 65B tractor
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The Challenger 65B is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1991 to 1992 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 285 hp (212.5 kW). The tractor has a 10-speed full power shift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears. It uses crawler drive with hydrostatic differential steering and hydraulic caliper disc brakes. The tractor includes a standard cab and a closed hydraulic system with 4 valves and a 26 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is type III/IV with a lift capacity of 11,370 lbs (5157 kg) and a 1000 rpm rear PTO. Dimensions include a 106 inch (269 cm) wheelbase and an operating weight of 34,030 lbs (15,436 kg). The tracks are 24.5 inches wide with a length on ground of 107 inches and ground pressure of 5.9 psi. Related models include the Challenger 65C and the earlier Challenger 65.
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Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65B

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65B

Power

Engine:285 hp (212.5 kW)
PTO (tested):257.20 hp (191.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested):220.32 hp (164.3 kW)

Engine

Model:Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Power:285 hp (212.5 kW)
Details:turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank:220 gal (832.7 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual dry elements
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Compression:15:1
Displacement:638 ci (10.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:44 qts (41.6 L)

Tracks

Width:24.5 inches (62 cm)
Area on ground:5243 in² (3.4 m²)
Ground pressure:5.9 psi (0.4 bar)
Length on ground:107 inches (271 cm)
Width (secondary):20.5 inches (52 cm)
Area on ground (secondary):35.5 in² (0.0 m²)
Length on ground (secondary):27.5 inches (69 cm)

Dimensions

Wheelbase:106 inches (269 cm)
Operating weight:34,030 lbs (15436 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:closed
Valves:4
Pump flow:26 gpm (98.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic caliper disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Years produced:1991 - 1992

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III/IV
Rear lift:11,370 lbs (5157 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:1000

Related Models

Challenger 65C

Model:65C

Challenger 65

Model:65