ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Massey Ferguson 543
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 543
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +233 hp (+448%)65C285 hp
54352 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 543 is in the 31st · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +437 ci (+217%)65C638 ci
543201 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 543 is in the 29th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)65C6
5433
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 543 is in the 10th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+25%)65C10
5438
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 543 is in the 41st · 179 models
65C (A)543 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 65C | 543 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 1103C-33 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 52hp | ▲ 65C+233 hp · +448% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 543+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 201ci | ▲ 65C+437 ci · +217% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.1in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5in | ▲ 65C+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear with shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 127in | ▲ 65C+105 in · +83% |
| Width | 120in | 66.9in | ▲ 65C+53.1 in · +79% |
| Height | 128in | 92.5in | ▲ 65C+35.5 in · +38% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 5,456lb | ▲ 65C+27,419 lb · +503% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Cat I & II | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,711lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 31st percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 29th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 41st percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 19th percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 65CB · 543Median Crawler Tractor