Challenger

65

Farm tractor · 1987–1990 · 270 hp

The Challenger 65 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1987 to 1990. It features a Caterpillar 3306 DITA engine, and hydrostatic differential steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 10 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EngineCaterpillar 3306 DITA
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement638 ci (10.5 L)
Bore4.75 in (121 mm)
Stroke6 in (152 mm)
Compression Ratio15
Power Gross270 hp (201.3 kW)
Power Net256 hp (190.9 kW)
Power PTO237.91 hp (177.4 kW)
Power Drawbar213.73 hp (159.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Fuel Systemdirect injection
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity28 qts (26.5 L)
Coolant Capacity44 qts (41.6 L)
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity72 qts (68.1 L)
Available Options10-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow27.2 gpm (103 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Valves4
System Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeIII
Rear Lift12,300 lbs (5,579 kg)

Dimensions

Length225 in (571 cm)
Width113 in (287 cm)
Height Cab127 in (322 cm)
Wheelbase106 in (269 cm)
Ground Clearance14.9 in (37 cm)

Weight

Operating33,200 lbs (15,059 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Track Width24.5 in (62 cm)

Fuel

Capacity186 gal (704 L)

Steering

Typehydrostatic differential

Cab

Cabstandard with air-conditioning