ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Steiger Turbo Tiger
SteigerModel B
Steiger Turbo Tiger
Utility
- power
- 320 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SteigerSteiger Turbo Tiger
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Turbo Tiger higher · +35 hp (+12%)65C285 hp
Turbo Tiger320 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; Turbo Tiger is in the 66th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Turbo Tiger higher · +265 ci (+42%)65C638 ci
Turbo Tiger903 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; Turbo Tiger is in the 88th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ Turbo Tiger higher · +2 (+33%)65C6
Turbo Tiger8
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; Turbo Tiger is in the 98th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied65C10
Turbo Tiger10
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; Turbo Tiger is in the 50th · 179 models
65C (A)Turbo Tiger (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Steiger | — |
| Model | 65C | Turbo Tiger | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | VT-903 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 320hp | ▲ Turbo Tiger+35 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ Turbo Tiger+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ Turbo Tiger+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 903ci | ▲ Turbo Tiger+265 ci · +42% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.5in | ▲ Turbo Tiger+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.8in | ▲ 65C+1.2 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 244in | ▲ Turbo Tiger+12 in · +5% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 134in | ▲ Turbo Tiger+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 26,000lb | ▲ 65C+6,875 lb · +26% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic articulated power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 15gal | ▲ Turbo Tiger+4 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steiger Turbo Tiger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 66th percentile (320 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (903 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 58th percentile (26,000 lb)
A · 65CB · Turbo TigerMedian Crawler Tractor