Challenger 65E
The Challenger 65E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 629 ci 10.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 34,195 lbs 15510 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
280 gal
1059.8 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
34,195 lbs
15510 kg
Overview
 | 1998 - 2001
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price | $187,000 |
Challenger 65E Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 280 gal
1059.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Challenger 65E Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger 65E Power | |
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Engine | 310 hp
231.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 248.00 hp
184.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 308.98 hp
230.4 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 |
Total flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III,IV |
Rear lift | 14,583 lbs
6614 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 34,195 lbs
15510 kg |
25-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 629 ci / 10.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 629 ci
10.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.92x5.51 inches
125 x 140 mm |
Power | 310 hp
231.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 60 qts
56.8 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 65E Tracks | |
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Width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Operating weight | 34,195 lbs
15510 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1748 | |
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Diesel 10-speed crawler
May 5 - June 2, 1998
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1748 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 308.98 hp
230.4 kW |
Fuel use | 16.4 gal/hour
62.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 276.87 hp
206.5 kW |
Fuel use | 15.2 gal/hour
57.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 285.92 hp
213.2 kW |
Fuel use | 15.5 gal/hour
58.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 248.00 hp
184.9 kW |
Fuel use | 15.2 gal/hour
57.5 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 33,284 lbs
15097 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Challenger 65E tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Challenger 65E based on its 310 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger 65E.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 17.4 hrs
Approximately 17.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (280 gal / 1059.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~16.1 gal/hr (61 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Challenger 65E Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger 65E.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)310 hp
Kilowatts (kW)231.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)314.3 PS
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