Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere 9510R

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
John Deere 9510R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 9510R

Four-Wheel Drive

power
510 hp
displacement
826 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9510R specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9510R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 9510R higher · +225 hp (+79%)
65C285 hp
9510R510 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 9510R is in the 89th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9510R higher · +188 ci (+29%)
65C638 ci
9510R826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 9510R is in the 84th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
9510R6
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 9510R is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9510R higher · +8 (+80%)
65C10
9510R18
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 9510R is in the 87th · 179 models

65C (A)9510R (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65C9510R—
CategoryCrawlerFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITAPowerTech PSX—
Power Output285hp510hp▲ 9510R+225 hp · +79%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci826ci▲ 9510R+188 ci · +29%
Bore4.8in5.2in▲ 9510R+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6in6.5in▲ 9510R+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
TypeFull power shiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Length232in282in▲ 9510R+50 in · +22%
Width120in120inSame
Height128in177in▲ 9510R+49 in · +38%
Operating Weight32,875lb44,430lb▲ 9510R+11,555 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
System TypeClosed centerclosed center pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedhydraulic power—

Tires

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recorded4N/4—
Hitch CategoryIII/IV3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedhydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Control SystemNot recordedregenerative particulate filter integrated within a vertical muffler—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere 9510RDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 89th percentile (510 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 84th percentile (826 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 87th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 87th percentile (44,430 lb)
A · 65CB · 9510RMedian Crawler Tractor
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