Challenger 65B
The Challenger 65B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The rated power output is 285 hp 212.5 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 34,030 lbs 15436 kg.
Engine Power
285 hp
212.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal
832.7 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
34,030 lbs
15436 kg
Challenger 65B Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1991 - 1992
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1991 - 1992 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Challenger 65B Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Challenger 65B Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger 65B Power | |
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Engine | 285 hp
212.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 220.32 hp
164.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 257.20 hp
191.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 26 gpm
98.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IV |
Rear lift | 11,370 lbs
5157 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 106 inches
269 cm |
Weight | 34,030 lbs
15436 kg |
24.5-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
References | |
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Challenger 65B published in 1991, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 285 hp
212.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Challenger 65B Tracks | |
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Width | 24.5 inches
62 cm |
Length on ground | 107 inches
271 cm |
Area on ground | 5243 in²
3.4 m² |
Ground pressure | 5.9 psi
0.4 bar |
Width | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Length on ground | 27.5 inches
69 cm |
Area on ground | 35.5 in²
0.0 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 106 inches
269 cm |
Operating weight | 34,030 lbs
15436 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1653 | |
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Diesel 10-speed crawler
October 2 - 11, 1991
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1653 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 257.20 hp
191.8 kW |
Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour
57.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 245.20 hp
182.8 kW |
Fuel use | 15.2 gal/hour
57.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 250.16 hp
186.5 kW |
Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour
57.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 220.32 hp
164.3 kW |
Fuel use | 15.7 gal/hour
59.4 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Photos
Challenger 65B tractor photo
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