Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs McCormick Intl MTX140

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
McCormick Intl MTX140 Tractor
McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl MTX140

Row Crop

power
145 hp
displacement
365 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full MTX140 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl MTX140

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +140 hp (+97%)
65C285 hp
MTX140145 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; MTX140 is in the 49th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +273 ci (+75%)
65C638 ci
MTX140365 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; MTX140 is in the 44th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65C6
MTX1406
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; MTX140 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MTX140 higher · +22 (+220%)
65C10
MTX14032
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; MTX140 is in the 99th · 179 models

65C (A)MTX140 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMcCormick Intl—
Model65CMTX140—
CategoryCrawlerRow Crop—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITA1006-60T—
Power Output285hp145hp▲ 65C+140 hp · +97%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ MTX140+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci365ci▲ 65C+273 ci · +75%
Bore4.8in3.9in▲ 65C+0.9 in · +23%
Stroke6in5in▲ 65C+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
TypeFull power shiftFour-speed power shift with creeper option—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
Length232in203in▲ 65C+29 in · +14%
Width120in90.6in▲ 65C+29.4 in · +32%
Height128in115in▲ 65C+13 in · +11%
Operating Weight32,875lb12,130lb▲ 65C+20,745 lb · +171%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
System TypeClosed centerPressure flow compensating—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CMcCormick Intl MTX140Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 49th percentile (145 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 44th percentile (365 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

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 · 40th percentile (12,130 lb)
A · 65CB · MTX140Median Crawler Tractor
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