ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs John Deere 2446F
John DeereModel B
John Deere 2446F
Agricultural
- power
- 70 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2446F
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +215 hp (+307%)65C285 hp
2446F70 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 2446F is in the 39th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +459 ci (+256%)65C638 ci
2446F179 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 2446F is in the 26th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)65C6
2446F3
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 2446F is in the 10th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2446F higher · +6 (+60%)65C10
2446F16
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 2446F is in the 69th · 179 models
65C (A)2446F (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 65C | 2446F | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 3029 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 70hp | ▲ 65C+215 hp · +307% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 2446F+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 179ci | ▲ 65C+459 ci · +256% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.2in | ▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.3in | ▲ 65C+1.7 in · +40% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 130in | ▲ 65C+102 in · +78% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 85.2in | ▲ 65C+42.8 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 4,960lb | ▲ 65C+27,915 lb · +563% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | John Deere 2446F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 39th percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 26th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 16th percentile (4,960 lb)
A · 65CB · 2446FMedian Crawler Tractor