Challenger 65D

The Challenger 65D is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The rated power output is 300 hp 223.7 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 35235 lbs 15982 kg.

Overview

	1995 - 1997 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1995 - 1997
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price was $129,000 in 1997
During official testing, the Challenger 65D hydraulics were unable to supply 27 GPM as advertised. At maximum power, the flow was 21.6 GPM.

Challenger 65D Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	209 gal 791.1 L
Engine details ...

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

Challenger 65D Power
Engine (gross)	300 hp 223.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	235.26 hp 175.4 kW
PTO (tested)	256.15 hp 191.0 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center pressure-compensated
Valves	4
Pump flow	27 gpm 102.2 lpm
	35 gpmOptOptional 132.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift	15,084 lbs 6842 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	107 inches 271 cm
Weight	35235 lbs 15982 kg
25-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

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

References
Challenger 65D Agricultural Tractor published in 1995, by Caterpillar

Engine

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3306 DITA
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power (gross)	300 hp 223.7 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements with aspirator
Pre-heating	ether injection
	block heater
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

Dimensions

Challenger 65D Tracks
Width	25 inches 63 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	35 inches 88 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	107 inches 271 cm
Length	232 inches 589 cm
Width	120 inches*Width with 30-inch tracks. 304 cm
Height (cab)	128 inches 325 cm
Height (exhaust)	144 inches 365 cm
Operating weight	35235 lbs 15982 kg
Gauge	90 inches 228 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1706
Diesel 10-speed crawler April 1 - 4, 1996 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1706 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	256.15 hp 191.0 kW
Fuel use	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	268.39 hp 200.1 kW
Fuel use	16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	235.26 hp 175.4 kW
Fuel use	15.9 gal/hour 60.2 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	35,502 lbs 16103 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger 65D tractor photo