Challenger 65

Production: 1987 - 1990  

Production
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:	Agricultural Crawler tractor

Challenger 65 Power
Engine:	270 hp 201.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	202 hp 150.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	213.73 hp 159.4 kW
PTO (tested):	237.91 hp 177.4 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	crawler
Steering:	hydrostatic differential steering
Brakes:	hydraulic caliper disc
Cab:	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmission:	10-speed full power shift

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center
Valves:	4
Pump flow:	26 gpm 98.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	III
Rear lift:	12,300 lbs 5579 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306 DITA
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power:	270 hp 201.3 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	106 inches 269 cm
Operating weight:	33,200 lbs 15059 kg