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Challenger 65E

Challenger 65E tractor
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The Challenger 65E is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 310 hp, with a 10-speed full power shift transmission. The tractor has a crawler drive with hydrostatic differential steering and hydraulic caliper disc brakes. It includes a standard cab and a closed hydraulic system with 4 valves and 40 gpm total flow. The rear hitch supports types III and IV with a lift capacity of 14,583 lbs. The rear PTO operates at 1000 rpm. Dimensions include a 107-inch wheelbase, 25-inch wide tracks, and an operating weight of 34,195 lbs. The original price was $187,000.
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Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65E

Power

Engine:310 hp (231.2 kW)
PTO (tested):308.98 hp (230.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):248.00 hp (184.9 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel
Power:310 hp (231.2 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:280 gal (1059.8 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.92x5.51 inches (125 x 140 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:629 ci (10.3 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:60 qts (56.8 L)

Dimensions

Wheelbase:107 inches (271 cm)
Track width:25 inches (63 cm)
Operating weight:34,195 lbs (15510 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:closed
Valves:4
Total flow:40 gpm (151.4 lpm)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Years made:1998 - 2001
Original price:$187,000

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III,IV
Rear lift:14,583 lbs (6614 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:1000

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