Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs McCormick Intl F80

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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McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl F80

Agricultural

power
78 hp
displacement
258 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full F80 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl F80

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +207 hp (+265%)
65C285 hp
F8078 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; F80 is in the 42nd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +380 ci (+147%)
65C638 ci
F80258 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; F80 is in the 36th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
F804
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; F80 is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ F80 higher · +2 (+20%)
65C10
F8012
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; F80 is in the 54th · 179 models

65C (A)F80 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl—
Model65CF80—
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural, Orchard/Vineyard—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp78hp▲ 65C+207 hp · +265%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ F80+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci258ci▲ 65C+380 ci · +147%
Bore4.8in4.1in▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
TypeFull power shiftSync Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
Length232in193in▲ 65C+39 in · +20%
Width120in52in▲ 65C+68 in · +131%
Height128in57in▲ 65C+71 in · +125%
Operating Weight32,875lb5,765lb▲ 65C+27,110 lb · +470%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl F80Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 42nd percentile (78 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 36th percentile (258 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 22nd percentile (5,765 lb)
A · 65CB · F80Median Crawler Tractor
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