challenger 65
![]() | 1987 - 1990
Agricultural Crawler tractor | 1987 - 1990 | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1987 - 1990 | |||
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |||
1987 - 1990 | |
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Agricultural Crawler tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Challenger 65 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger 65 Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger 65 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 270 hp
201.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 256 hp
190.9 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 202 hp
150.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 213.73 hp
159.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 237.91 hp
177.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Photos | |
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Challenger 65 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 186 gal
704.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 27.2 gpm
103.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 12300 lbs
5579 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 106 inches
269 cm |
Weight | 33200 lbs
15059 kg |
24.5-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 105 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Make Farming More Efficient published in 1990, by Caterpillar | |
Challenger 65 published in 1987, by Caterpillar | |
Speaking From Experience... published in 1989, by Caterpillar |
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