Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs McCormick Intl MC80

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 MC80

Utility

power
84 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
32
Full MC80 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl MC80

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +201 hp (+239%)
65C285 hp
MC8084 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MC80 is in the 44th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +394 ci (+161%)
65C638 ci
MC80244 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MC80 is in the 34th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
MC804
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MC80 is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MC80 higher · +22 (+220%)
65C10
MC8032
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; MC80 is in the 99th · 179 models

65C (A)MC80 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl—
Model65CMC80—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITANot recorded—
Power Output285hp84hp▲ 65C+201 hp · +239%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ MC80+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci244ci▲ 65C+394 ci · +161%
Bore4.8in3.9in▲ 65C+0.9 in · +23%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
TypeFull power shiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
Length232in175in▲ 65C+57 in · +33%
Width120in84.6in▲ 65C+35.4 in · +42%
Height128in108in▲ 65C+20 in · +19%
Operating Weight32,875lb9,921lb▲ 65C+22,954 lb · +231%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
System TypeClosed centerAxial piston pump—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MC80Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 44th percentile (84 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 34th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 99th percentile (32)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 32nd percentile (9,921 lb)
A · 65CB · MC80Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageMcCormick Intl MC80