ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Steyr 970
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ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
SteyrSteyr 970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 65C higher · +215 hp (+307%)65C285 hp
97070 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 970 is in the 39th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65C higher · +448 ci (+236%)65C638 ci
970190 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 970 is in the 27th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 65C higher · +3 (+100%)65C6
9703
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 10th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 970 higher · +6 (+60%)65C10
97016
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 69th · 179 models
65C (A)970 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Steyr | — |
| Model | 65C | 970 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Steyr | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | WD301.87 | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 70hp | ▲ 65C+215 hp · +307% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 970+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 65C+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 190ci | ▲ 65C+448 ci · +236% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.1in | ▲ 65C+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.7in | ▲ 65C+1.3 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 150in | ▲ 65C+82 in · +55% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 94.9in | ▲ 65C+33.1 in · +35% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 6,461lb | ▲ 65C+26,414 lb · +409% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 750rpm | — |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,954lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 39th percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 27th percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 24th percentile (6,461 lb)
A · 65CB · 970Median Crawler Tractor