Challenger
Challenger 65E
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.
Power270 hp
Founded1987 - 1990
Model65E
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 65E
Power
| Engine | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
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| PTO (tested) | 308.98 hp (230.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 248.00 hp (184.9 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| 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) |
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| Track width | 25 inches (63 cm) |
| Operating weight | 34,195 lbs (15510 kg) |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed |
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| Valves | 4 |
| Total flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic caliper disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Years made | 1998 - 2001 |
| Original price | $187,000 |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III,IV |
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| Rear lift | 14,583 lbs (6614 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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