Claas Challenger 65E
The Claas Challenger 65E is a tractor produced by Claas. It is equipped with a 629 ci 10.3 L engine. The rated power output is 310 hp 231.2 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 34,195 lbs 15510 kg.
Engine Power
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
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Overview
 | Agricultural Crawler tractor | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Note: the Claas model Challenger 65E is the same as the Challenger 65E. The following data is from the 65E listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Claas |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price | $187,000 |
Claas 65E Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 280 gal
1059.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Claas 65E Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Claas 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
Note: the Claas model Challenger 65E is the same as the Challenger 65E. The following data is from the 65E listing. |
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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
Note: the Claas model Challenger 65E is the same as the Challenger 65E. The following data is from the 65E listing. |
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Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Note: the Claas model Challenger 65E is the same as the Challenger 65E. The following data is from the 65E listing. |
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Claas 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
Note: the Claas model Challenger 65E is the same as the Challenger 65E. The following data is from the 65E listing. |
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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
Claas Challenger 65E tractor photo
Claas Challenger 65E Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Claas Challenger 65E.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)310 hp
Kilowatts (kW)231.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)314.3 PS