
ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler

Crawler
Utility
How they compare
65C is in the 64th percentile; CX50 is in the 31st · 142 models
65C is in the 70th percentile; CX50 is in the 23rd · 191 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; CX50 is in the 10th · 192 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; CX50 is in the 69th · 179 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 65C | CX50 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 53hp | ▲ 65C+232 hp · +438% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ CX50+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 165ci | ▲ 65C+473 ci · +287% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3.7in | ▲ 65C+1.1 in · +30% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5in | ▲ 65C+1 in · +20% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synch shuttle | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 160in | ▲ 65C+72 in · +45% |
| Width | 120in | 77.3in | ▲ 65C+42.7 in · +55% |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 7,132lb | ▲ 65C+25,743 lb · +361% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | McCormick Intl CX50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
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