Challenger 70C

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger 70C is a powerful tractor built for serious farm work. It has a strong Caterpillar engine with 6 cylinders and 285 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, which means it can work hard without getting too hot. The tractor has a full power shift transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 35,685 pounds. It's 232 inches long, 120 inches wide, and 128 inches tall. The 70C has a closed center hydraulic system and a 1000 PTO, which are good for running big farm tools. It also has a comfortable cab for the driver and an electric starter to make it easy to turn on. With its liquid-cooled engine and 60-quart coolant capacity, this tractor can work for long hours without overheating.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 285 hp (212.5 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Operating Weight: 35685 lb (16186 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger 70C vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger 70C is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.6K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger 70C is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger 70C is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger 70C is Below Average. It is greater than 18% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3306 DITA
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
638 ci (10.5 L)
Bore
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Stroke
6.00 in (152.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
285 hp (212.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2