ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Renault Ares 550
RenaultModel B
Renault Ares 550
Agricultural
- power
- 95 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 32
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
RenaultRenault Ares 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +190 hp (+200%)65C285 hp
Ares 55095 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Ares 550 is in the 45th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +362 ci (+131%)65C638 ci
Ares 550276 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Ares 550 is in the 37th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)65C6
Ares 5504
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Ares 550 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ Ares 550 higher · +22 (+220%)65C10
Ares 55032
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Ares 550 is in the 99th · 179 models
65C (A)Ares 550 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Renault | — |
| Model | 65C | Ares 550 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | 4045 TRT | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 95hp | ▲ 65C+190 hp · +200% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ Ares 550+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 276ci | ▲ 65C+362 ci · +131% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.2in | ▲ 65C+0.6 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5in | ▲ 65C+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 157in | ▲ 65C+75 in · +48% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 109in | ▲ 65C+19 in · +17% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 10,914lb | ▲ 65C+21,961 lb · +201% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.9R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Renault Ares 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (95 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 37th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 99th percentile (32)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 35th percentile (10,914 lb)
A · 65CB · Ares 550Median Crawler Tractor