
ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler

Crawler
Lawn and Garden
How they compare
65C is in the 64th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 4th · 142 models
65C is in the 70th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 1st · 191 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 1st · 192 models
65C is in the 83rd percentile; CTX9000 is in the 2nd · 144 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Craftsman | — |
| Model | 65C | CTX9000 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Lawn and Garden | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 40G777 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 20hp | ▲ 65C+265 hp · +1325% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ CTX9000+1,500 RPM · +71% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 2 | ▲ 65C+4 · +200% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 40ci | ▲ 65C+598 ci · +1495% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3in | ▲ 65C+1.8 in · +60% |
| Stroke | 6in | 2.9in | ▲ 65C+3.1 in · +107% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 69.9in | ▲ 65C+162 in · +232% |
| Width | 120in | 52in | ▲ 65C+68 in · +131% |
| Height | 128in | 42.9in | ▲ 65C+85.1 in · +198% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Craftsman CTX9000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | Not recorded | 3.5gal | — |
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
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