Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Massey Ferguson 3455

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
Massey Ferguson 3455 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 3455

Agricultural

power
98 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
30
Full 3455 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 3455

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +187 hp (+191%)
65C285 hp
345598 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; 3455 is in the 45th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +369 ci (+137%)
65C638 ci
3455269 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; 3455 is in the 36th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
34554
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; 3455 is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3455 higher · +20 (+200%)
65C10
345530
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; 3455 is in the 97th · 179 models

65C (A)3455 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
Model65C3455—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural, Orchard/Vineyard—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITA1104C-44T—
Power Output285hp98hp▲ 65C+187 hp · +191%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 3455+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci269ci▲ 65C+369 ci · +137%
Bore4.8inNot recorded—
Stroke6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
TypeFull power shiftSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
Length232in148in▲ 65C+84 in · +57%
Width120in50.2in▲ 65C+69.8 in · +139%
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight32,875lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IV3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power steering—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMassey Ferguson 3455Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (98 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 36th percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 97th percentile (30)

Length

median 146 in
A · 83rd percentile (232 in)B · 51st percentile (148 in)
A · 65CB · 3455Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 3455