Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs SAME Explorer 90C

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SAMESAME Explorer 90C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +197 hp (+224%)
65C285 hp
Explorer 90C88 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 45th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +394 ci (+161%)
65C638 ci
Explorer 90C244 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 34th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
Explorer 90C4
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+25%)
65C10
Explorer 90C8
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 90C is in the 41st · 179 models

65C (A)Explorer 90C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerSAME—
Model65CExplorer 90C—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSAME—
Model3306 DITA1000.4A—
Power Output285hp88hp▲ 65C+197 hp · +224%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,500RPM▲ Explorer 90C+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci244ci▲ 65C+394 ci · +161%
Bore4.8in4.1in▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17%
Stroke6in4.5in▲ 65C+1.5 in · +33%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
TypeFull power shiftShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
Length232in133in▲ 65C+99 in · +74%
Width120in66.9in▲ 65C+53.1 in · +79%
Height128in52.5in▲ 65C+75.5 in · +144%
Operating Weight32,875lb10,590lb▲ 65C+22,285 lb · +210%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
Hitch CategoryIII/IVII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CSAME Explorer 90CDifference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 45th percentile (88 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 · 41st percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 34th percentile (10,590 lb)
A · 65CB · Explorer 90CMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageSAME Explorer 90C