ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Claas Nectis 227
ClaasModel B
Claas Nectis 227
Utility
- power
- 68 hp
- displacement
- 205 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ClaasClaas Nectis 227
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +217 hp (+319%)65C285 hp
Nectis 22768 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Nectis 227 is in the 38th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +433 ci (+211%)65C638 ci
Nectis 227205 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Nectis 227 is in the 29th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)65C6
Nectis 2273
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Nectis 227 is in the 10th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ Nectis 227 higher · +2 (+20%)65C10
Nectis 22712
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Nectis 227 is in the 54th · 179 models
65C (A)Nectis 227 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Claas | — |
| Model | 65C | Nectis 227 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | NEF | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | F4CE0354C | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 68hp | ▲ 65C+217 hp · +319% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ Nectis 227+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 205ci | ▲ 65C+433 ci · +211% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.1in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.2in | ▲ 65C+0.8 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 158in | ▲ 65C+74 in · +47% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 92.5in | ▲ 65C+35.5 in · +38% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 5,777lb | ▲ 65C+27,098 lb · +469% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Claas Nectis 227 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 38th percentile (68 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 29th percentile (205 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 22nd percentile (5,777 lb)
A · 65CB · Nectis 227Median Crawler Tractor