Challenger

65

Farm tractor · 1987–1990 · 270 hp

Challenger65
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsMore Challenger

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

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.