Challenger 70C
The Challenger 70C 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: 35685 lbs 16186 kg.
Engine Power
285 hp
212.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
209 gal
791.1 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
35685 lbs
16186 kg
Challenger 70C Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1995 - 1996
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1995 - 1996 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Challenger 70C Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Challenger 70C Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger 70C Power | |
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Engine | 285 hp
212.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 209 gal
791.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 29 gal
109.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 107.1 inches
272 cm |
Weight | 35685 lbs
16186 kg |
30-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 115 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 750 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | 285 hp
212.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
block heater | |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 27.5 qts
26.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Challenger 70C Engine | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Challenger 70C Tracks | |
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Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Length on ground | 107.1 inches
272 cm |
Area on ground | 6428 in²
4.1 m² |
Ground pressure | 5.6 psi
0.4 bar |
Dimensions | |
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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 | 35685 lbs
16186 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches
38 cm |
Gauge | 90 inches
228 cm |
Photos
Challenger 70C
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