Challenger 65C

The Challenger 65C 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: 32875 lbs 14912 kg.

Overview

	1993 - 1994 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1993 - 1994
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Original price was $119,000 in 1994

Challenger 65C Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger 65C Transmission
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger 65C Power
Engine (gross)	285 hp 212.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	225 hp 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	250 hp 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	220.32 hp 164.3 kW
PTO (tested)	257.20 hp 191.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	209 gal 791.1 L
Hydraulic system	29 gal 109.8 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	29 gal 109.8 L
Pressure	2550 psi 175.8 bar
Valves	4
Pump flow	27 gpm 102.2 lpm
	35 gpmOptOptional 132.5 lpm
Steering flow	61.4 gpm 232.4 lpm
Steering press.	6090 psi 419.9 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IV
Rear lift	11,370 lbs 5157 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	107.1 inches 272 cm
Weight	32875 lbs 14912 kg
25-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

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

References
Challenger Agricultural Tractor published in 1993, by Caterpillar

Engine

Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3306 DITA
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power (gross)	285 hp 212.5 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual dry elements
Pre-heating	ether injection
	block heater
Compression	15:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	27.5 qts 26.0 L
Coolant capacity	44 qts 41.6 L

Challenger 65C Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse full power shift

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

Dimensions

Challenger 65C Tracks
Width	25 inches 63 cm
Length on ground	107.1 inches 272 cm
Area on ground	5356 in² 3.5 m²
Ground pressure	6.1 psi 0.4 bar

Dimensions
Wheelbase	107.1 inches 272 cm
Length	232 inches 589 cm
Width	120 inches 304 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
Gauge	90 inches 228 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1653
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.
Max pull	32714 lbs 14839 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger 65C tractor photo