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Challenger 65C

Challenger 65C tractor
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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.
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Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65C

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65C

Power

PTO (tested):257.20 hp (191.8 kW)
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
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)
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)
Hydraulic system:29 gal (109.8 L)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:115
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
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
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:yes

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in:Peoria, Illinois, USA
Years made:1993 - 1994
Original price:$119,000 in 1994

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:60 qts (56.8 L)

Tractor hitch

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

Dimensions & Tracks

Gauge:90 inches (228 cm)
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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