Challenger 65C

Production: 1993 - 1994  

Production
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory:	Peoria, Illinois, USA
Original price:	$119,000 (1994 )

Challenger 65C Power
Engine (gross):	285 hp 212.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	225 hp 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed):	250 hp 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):	220.32 hp 164.3 kW
PTO (tested):	257.20 hp 191.8 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	crawler
Steering:	power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Cab standard.
Transmission:	10-speed full power shift

Capacity
Fuel:	209 gal 791.1 L
Hydraulic system:	29 gal 109.8 L

Hydraulics
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 gpm 132.5 lpm *Optional
Steering flow:	61.4 gpm 232.4 lpm
Steering press.:	6090 psi 419.9 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	III/IV
Rear lift:	11,370 lbs 5157 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	1000

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	115
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	750
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306 DITA
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 (gross):	285 hp 212.5 kW
Fuel system:	direct injection
Air cleaner:	dual dry elements
Pre-heating:	ether injection
block heater
Compression:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	27.5 qts 26.0 L
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	60 qts 56.8 L

Dimensions
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:	32875 lbs 14912 kg
Clearance (drawbar):	15 inches 38 cm
Gauge:	90 inches 228 cm