Head to head · Standard Tread

Allis Chalmers A vs Challenger 65C

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers A

Standard Tread

power
Not recorded
displacement
461 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full A specs
Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers A
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 233–367

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +177 ci (+38%)
A461 ci
65C638 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

A is in the 62nd percentile; 65C is in the 81st · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
A4
65C6
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

A is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 93rd · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 65C higher · +6 (+150%)
A4
65C10
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

A is in the 50th percentile; 65C is in the 96th · 341 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +25,700 lb (+358%)
A7,175 lb
65C32,875 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb

A is in the 54th percentile; 65C is in the 99th · 297 models

A (A)65C (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersChallenger—
ModelA65C—
CategoryStandard TreadCrawler—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3306 DITA—
Power OutputNot recorded285hp—
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM—
Cylinders46▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement461ci638ci▲ 65C+177 ci · +38%
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6.5in6in▲ A+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
TypeNon-synchronized gearFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
Length140in232in▲ 65C+92 in · +66%
Width63in120in▲ 65C+57 in · +90%
Height66in128in▲ 65C+62 in · +94%
Operating Weight7,175lb32,875lb▲ 65C+25,700 lb · +358%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
Rear Tire Size48x12.1Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IV—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers AChallenger 65CDifference
CoolantNot recorded11gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 62nd percentile (461 ci)B · 81st percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 96th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 54th percentile (7,175 lb)B · 99th percentile (32,875 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 55th percentile (140 in)B · 98th percentile (232 in)
A · AB · 65CMedian Standard Tread Tractor
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