Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Craftsman CTX9000

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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CraftsmanModel B

Craftsman CTX9000

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
40 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CTX9000 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
CraftsmanCraftsman CTX9000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +265 hp (+1325%)
65C285 hp
CTX900020 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 4th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +598 ci (+1495%)
65C638 ci
CTX900040 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 1st · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +4 (+200%)
65C6
CTX90002
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 1st · 192 models

Length

▲ 65C higher · +162 in (+232%)
65C232 in
CTX900069.9 in
Median Crawler Tractor146 in

65C is in the 83rd percentile; CTX9000 is in the 2nd · 144 models

65C (A)CTX9000 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
ManufacturerChallengerCraftsman
Model65CCTX9000
CategoryCrawlerLawn and Garden

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarBriggs & Stratton
Model3306 DITA40G777
Power Output285hp20hp65C+265 hp · +1325%
Rated RPM2,100RPM3,600RPMCTX9000+1,500 RPM · +71%
Cylinders6265C+4 · +200%
Displacement638ci40ci65C+598 ci · +1495%
Bore4.8in3in65C+1.8 in · +60%
Stroke6in2.9in65C+3.1 in · +107%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
TypeFull power shiftBelt-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
Length232in69.9in65C+162 in · +232%
Width120in52in65C+68 in · +131%
Height128in42.9in65C+85.1 in · +198%
Operating Weight32,875lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CCraftsman CTX9000Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded3.5gal
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 4th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 1st percentile (40 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (2)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 2nd percentile (69.9 in)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 88th percentile (120 in)B · 14th percentile (52 in)
A · 65CB · CTX9000Median Crawler Tractor
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