challenger 65d
![]() | 1995 - 1997
Agricultural Crawler tractor | 1995 - 1997 | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1995 - 1997 | |||
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |||
1995 - 1997 | |
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Agricultural Crawler tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $129,000 in 1997 | |
During official testing, the Challenger 65D hydraulics were unable to supply 27 GPM as advertised. At maximum power, the flow was 21.6 GPM. | |
Challenger 65D Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 209 gal
791.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Challenger 65D Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger 65D Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 235.26 hp
175.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 256.15 hp
191.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure-compensated |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
| 35 gpmOptOptional
132.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15,084 lbs
6842 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 35235 lbs
15982 kg |
25-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 145 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Challenger 65D Agricultural Tractor published in 1995, by Caterpillar |
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