Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs LS MT125

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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LSModel B

LS MT125

Utility

power
24.7 hp
displacement
77.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT125 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
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LSLS MT125

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +260 hp (+1054%)
65C285 hp
MT12524.7 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MT125 is in the 8th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +561 ci (+726%)
65C638 ci
MT12577.2 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MT125 is in the 3rd · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)
65C6
MT1253
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MT125 is in the 10th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 65C higher · +31,431 lb (+2177%)
65C32,875 lb
MT1251,444 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

65C is in the 68th percentile; MT125 is in the 1st · 173 models

65C (A)MT125 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
ManufacturerChallengerLS
Model65CMT125
CategoryCrawlerUtility, Sub-Compact

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarYanmar
Model3306 DITA3TNV80F
Power Output285hp24.7hp65C+260 hp · +1054%
Rated RPM2,100RPM3,000RPMMT125+900 RPM · +43%
Cylinders6365C+3 · +100%
Displacement638ci77.2ci65C+561 ci · +726%
Bore4.8in3.2in65C+1.7 in · +55%
Stroke6in3.3in65C+2.7 in · +82%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
TypeFull power shiftHydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
Length232in97in65C+135 in · +139%
Width120in47in65C+73 in · +155%
Height128in87in65C+41 in · +47%
Operating Weight32,875lb1,444lb65C+31,431 lb · +2177%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
StandardNot recordedTier IV

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CLS MT125Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 8th percentile (24.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 3rd percentile (77.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 1st percentile (1,444 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 3rd percentile (97 in)
A · 65CB · MT125Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageLS MT125