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Challenger 65D

Challenger 65D tractor
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The Challenger 65D is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1995 to 1997 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 10.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 300 hp gross power. The tractor has a 10-speed full power shift transmission and hydrostatic differential steering. It is equipped with closed-center pressure-compensated hydraulics with 4 valves and a pump flow of 27 gpm (optional 35 gpm). The 65D has a rear type III hitch with a lift capacity of 15,084 lbs and an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO. Dimensions include a 107-inch wheelbase, 232-inch length, and 120-inch width with 30-inch tracks. Operating weight is 35,235 lbs. The tractor features a cab with air-conditioning and hydraulic wet disc brakes. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery setup with a 145 amp alternator. The 65D was priced originally at $129,000 in 1997. During testing, its hydraulics did not meet the advertised 27 GPM flow, achieving 21.6 GPM at maximum power.
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Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65D

Power

PTO (tested):256.15 hp (191.0 kW)
Engine (gross):300 hp (223.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested):235.26 hp (175.4 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged intercooled diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3306 DITA
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:209 gal (791.1 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements with aspirator
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Pre-heating:ether injection, block heater
Displacement:636 ci (10.4 L)
Power (gross):300 hp (223.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:44 qts (41.6 L)
Compression ratio:15:1

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:145
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed-center pressure-compensated
Valves:4
Pump flow:27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Optional pump flow:35 gpm (132.5 lpm)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Notes:During official testing, the Challenger 65D hydraulics were unable to supply 27 GPM as advertised. At maximum power, the flow was 21.6 GPM.
Original price:$129,000 in 1997
Years produced:1995 - 1997

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III
Rear lift:15,084 lbs (6842 kg)

Dimensions & Tracks

Gauge:90 inches (228 cm)
Width:120 inches (304 cm) *Width with 30-inch tracks.
Length:232 inches (589 cm)
Wheelbase:107 inches (271 cm)
Height (cab):128 inches (325 cm)
Track widths:25 inches (63 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 35 inches (88 cm)
Height (exhaust):144 inches (365 cm)
Operating weight:35235 lbs (15982 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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