Challenger
Challenger 65C
The Challenger 65C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1993 to 1994 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It was built in Peoria, Illinois, USA, and originally priced at $119,000 in 1994. The tractor features a Caterpillar 3306 DITA 10.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 285 hp gross. It has a 10-speed full power shift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears. The 65C has a crawler drive with power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab. It has a fuel capacity of 209 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 29 gallons. The tractor hitch is a category III/IV with a rear lift capacity of 11,370 lbs. The rear PTO is a 1000 rpm type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 107.1 inches, length of 232 inches, width of 120 inches, and operating weight of 32,875 lbs. The 25-inch tracks provide a ground pressure of 6.1 psi. Electrical system includes a 12-volt negative ground with 2 batteries and a 115 amp alternator.
Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65C
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65C
Power
| PTO (tested) | 257.20 hp (191.8 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 250 hp (186.4 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 285 hp (212.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 220.32 hp (164.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
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| Model | Caterpillar 3306 DITA |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Pre-heating | ether injection, block heater |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 27.5 qts (26.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 285 hp (212.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Compression ratio | 15:1 |
Tracks
| Width | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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| Area on ground | 5356 in² (3.5 m²) |
| Ground pressure | 6.1 psi (0.4 bar) |
| Length on ground | 107.1 inches (272 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 209 gal (791.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 115 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
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| Valves | 4 |
| Capacity | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
| Pressure | 2550 psi (175.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm (102.2 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 61.4 gpm (232.4 lpm) |
| Steering pressure | 6090 psi (419.9 bar) |
| Optional pump flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | yes |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Built in | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1993 - 1994 |
| Original price | $119,000 in 1994 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III/IV |
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| Rear lift capacity | 11,370 lbs (5157 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Gauge | 90 inches (228 cm) |
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| Width | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Length | 232 inches (589 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 inches (272 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) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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