Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Zetor Utilix 45

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
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ZetorModel B

Zetor Utilix 45

Utility

power
42.7 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full Utilix 45 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
ZetorZetor Utilix 45

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +242 hp (+567%)
65C285 hp
Utilix 4542.7 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; Utilix 45 is in the 21st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +503 ci (+373%)
65C638 ci
Utilix 45135 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; Utilix 45 is in the 17th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
Utilix 454
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; Utilix 45 is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ Utilix 45 higher · +6 (+60%)
65C10
Utilix 4516
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; Utilix 45 is in the 69th · 179 models

65C (A)Utilix 45 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
ManufacturerChallengerZetor—
Model65CUtilix 45—
CategoryCrawlerUtility—

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarPerkins—
Model3306 DITA404D-22—
Power Output285hp42.7hp▲ 65C+242 hp · +567%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPM▲ Utilix 45+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders64▲ 65C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci135ci▲ 65C+503 ci · +373%
Bore4.8in3.3in▲ 65C+1.5 in · +45%
Stroke6in3.9in▲ 65C+2.1 in · +54%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
TypeFull power shiftMechanical Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
Length232in141in▲ 65C+91 in · +65%
Width120in63.8in▲ 65C+56.2 in · +88%
Height128in102in▲ 65C+26 in · +25%
Operating Weight32,875lb3,770lb▲ 65C+29,105 lb · +772%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3, Type I—
Hitch CategoryIII/IVI—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded7,330lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 65CZetor Utilix 45Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 21st percentile (42.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 17th percentile (135 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 11th percentile (3,770 lb)
A · 65CB · Utilix 45Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageZetor Utilix 45