Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 5103

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5103

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5103 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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John DeereJohn Deere 5103

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +235 hp (+470%)
65C285 hp
510350 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 5103 is in the 29th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +459 ci (+256%)
65C638 ci
5103179 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 5103 is in the 26th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)
65C6
51033
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 5103 is in the 10th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 65C higher · +1 (+11%)
65C10
51039
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 5103 is in the 43rd · 179 models

65C (A)5103 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65C5103—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITA3029D—
Power Output285hp50hp▲ 65C+235 hp · +470%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,400RPM▲ 5103+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders63▲ 65C+3 · +100%
Displacement638ci179ci▲ 65C+459 ci · +256%
Bore4.8in4.2in▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6in4.3in▲ 65C+1.7 in · +40%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
TypeFull power shiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight32,875lb5,031lb▲ 65C+27,844 lb · +553%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,595lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
Coolant11gal2.5gal▲ 65C+8.5 gal · +340%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 5103Difference
TypeNot recordedFoldable two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 29th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 26th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 43rd percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 17th percentile (5,031 lb)
A · 65CB · 5103Median Crawler Tractor
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