ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Kubota M8580
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M8580
Agricultural
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 285 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
KubotaKubota M8580
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +200 hp (+235%)65C285 hp
M858085 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; M8580 is in the 44th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +353 ci (+124%)65C638 ci
M8580285 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; M8580 is in the 40th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
M85804
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; M8580 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ M8580 higher · +2 (+20%)65C10
M858012
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; M8580 is in the 54th · 179 models
65C (A)M8580 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Kubota | — |
| Model | 65C | M8580 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | V4702-A | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 85hp | ▲ 65C+200 hp · +235% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ M8580+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 285ci | ▲ 65C+353 ci · +124% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.3in | ▲ 65C+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.9in | ▲ 65C+1.1 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Power shuttle / Mechanical shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 162in | ▲ 65C+70 in · +43% |
| Width | 120in | 79.5in | ▲ 65C+40.5 in · +51% |
| Height | 128in | 105in | ▲ 65C+23 in · +22% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 8,377lb | ▲ 65C+24,498 lb · +292% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Kubota M8580 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 44th percentile (85 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 40th percentile (285 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 28th percentile (8,377 lb)
A · 65CB · M8580Median Crawler Tractor