Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Challenger MT685E

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT685E

Agricultural

power
305 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685E specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ MT685E higher · +20 hp (+7%)
65C285 hp
MT685E305 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MT685E is in the 66th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +125 ci (+24%)
65C638 ci
MT685E513 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MT685E is in the 58th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
MT685E6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MT685E is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +8,040 lb (+32%)
65C32,875 lb
MT685E24,835 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

65C is in the 68th percentile; MT685E is in the 53rd · 173 models

65C (A)MT685E (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model65CMT685E—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO POWER—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp305hp▲ MT685E+20 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci513ci▲ 65C+125 ci · +24%
Bore4.8in4.4in▲ 65C+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke6in5.7in▲ 65C+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
Length232in219in▲ 65C+13 in · +6%
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128in141in▲ MT685E+13 in · +10%
Operating Weight32,875lb24,835lb▲ 65C+8,040 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type: III/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3/4N—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
Drive TypeNot recordedFront-wheel assist—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CChallenger MT685EDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 66th percentile (305 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 58th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 53rd percentile (24,835 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 79th percentile (219 in)
A · 65CB · MT685EMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageChallenger MT685E