Challenger 65B Specs ( 1991-1992 )
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 220 gal (832.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Power | 285 hp (212.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 220.32 hp (164.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 257.20 hp (191.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 10-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard |
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| Description | Hydraulic caliper disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 26 gpm (98.4 lpm) |
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| Type | closed |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 11,370 lbs (5157 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/IV |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 34,030 lbs (15436 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 106 inches (269 cm) |
Challenger 65B Tracks
| Area on ground | 5243 in² (3.4 m²) / 35.5 in² (0.0 m²) |
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| Ground pressure | 5.9 psi (0.4 bar) |
| Length on ground | 107 inches (271 cm) / 27.5 inches (69 cm) |
| Width | 24.5 inches (62 cm) / 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 24.5-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 34,030 lbs (15436 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 106 inches (269 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1653
| Description | Diesel 10-speed crawlerOctober 2 - 11, 1991Link: OCED Tractor Test 1653 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour (57.9 l/hour) / 15.2 gal/hour (57.5 l/hour) / 15.3 gal/hour (57.9 l/hour) / 15.7 gal/hour (59.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 257.20 hp (191.8 kW) / 220.32 hp (164.3 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 245.20 hp (182.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 250.16 hp (186.5 kW) |
References
| Description | Challenger 65B published in 1991, by Caterpillar |
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