Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Fendt Farmer 309C

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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FendtModel B

Fendt Farmer 309C

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
195 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
21
Full Farmer 309C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
FendtFendt Farmer 309C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +190 hp (+200%)
65C285 hp
Farmer 309C95 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; Farmer 309C is in the 45th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +443 ci (+227%)
65C638 ci
Farmer 309C195 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; Farmer 309C is in the 28th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
Farmer 309C4
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; Farmer 309C is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ Farmer 309C higher · +11 (+110%)
65C10
Farmer 309C21
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; Farmer 309C is in the 91st · 179 models

65C (A)Farmer 309C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
Model65CFarmer 309C—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMWM—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp95hp▲ 65C+190 hp · +200%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,350RPM▲ Farmer 309C+250 RPM · +12%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci195ci▲ 65C+443 ci · +227%
Bore4.8in3.7in▲ 65C+1.1 in · +30%
Stroke6in4.6in▲ 65C+1.4 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Length232in158in▲ 65C+74 in · +47%
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128in106in▲ 65C+22 in · +21%
Operating Weight32,875lb9,305lb▲ 65C+23,570 lb · +253%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded13.6R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CFendt Farmer 309CDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 28th percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 91st percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 31st percentile (9,305 lb)
A · 65CB · Farmer 309CMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageFendt Farmer 309C