Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs IMT 5170

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
IMT 5170 Tractor
IMTModel B

IMT 5170

Agricultural

power
173 hp
displacement
583 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 5170 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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IMTIMT 5170

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +112 hp (+65%)
65C285 hp
5170173 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 5170 is in the 49th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +55 ci (+9%)
65C638 ci
5170583 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 5170 is in the 65th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
51706
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 5170 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5170 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
517016
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 5170 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)5170 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
ManufacturerChallengerIMT—
Model65C5170—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMercedes-Benz—
Model3306 DITAOM 401—
Power Output285hp173hp▲ 65C+112 hp · +65%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,250RPM▲ 5170+150 RPM · +7%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci583ci▲ 65C+55 ci · +9%
Bore4.8in4.9in▲ 5170+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6in5.1in▲ 65C+0.9 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
TypeFull power shiftSynchro—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight32,875lb18,015lb▲ 65C+14,860 lb · +82%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CIMT 5170Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 49th percentile (173 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 65th percentile (583 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 45th percentile (18,015 lb)
A · 65CB · 5170Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageIMT 5170