Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs John Deere G Unstyled

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

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

John Deere G Unstyled

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
413 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full G Unstyled specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +225 ci (+54%)
65C638 ci
G Unstyled413 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; G Unstyled is in the 46th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +4 (+200%)
65C6
G Unstyled2
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; G Unstyled is in the 1st · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 65C higher · +6 (+150%)
65C10
G Unstyled4
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; G Unstyled is in the 16th · 179 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +27,875 lb (+558%)
65C32,875 lb
G Unstyled5,000 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

65C is in the 68th percentile; G Unstyled is in the 16th · 173 models

65C (A)G Unstyled (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
Model65CG Unstyled—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,100RPM975RPM▲ 65C+1,125 RPM · +115%
Cylinders62▲ 65C+4 · +200%
Displacement638ci413ci▲ 65C+225 ci · +54%
Bore4.8in6.1in▲ G Unstyled+1.3 in · +27%
Stroke6in7in▲ G Unstyled+1 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
TypeFull power shiftGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
Length232in135in▲ 65C+97 in · +72%
Width120in61.5in▲ 65C+58.5 in · +95%
Height128in84in▲ 65C+44 in · +52%
Operating Weight32,875lb5,000lb▲ 65C+27,875 lb · +558%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
Starter TypeElectricHand crank—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CJohn Deere G UnstyledDifference
Coolant11gal11galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 46th percentile (413 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 16th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 16th percentile (5,000 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 43rd percentile (135 in)
A · 65CB · G UnstyledMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageJohn Deere G Unstyled