Challenger 65E Specs ( 1998-2001 )
Overview
The Challenger 65E is an agricultural crawler tractor produced by Caterpillar between 1998 and 2001, featuring a 10.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a 10-speed full power shift transmission, 25-inch tracks, and a standard cab with an operating weight of 34,195 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Caterpillar 10.3L liquid-cooled engine is rated at 310 hp and delivered a tested PTO output of 308.98 hp at 2100 RPM during OCED Test 1748.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This model utilizes a crawler drive system with hydrostatic differential steering and a 10-speed full power shift transmission providing 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capacities:
The tractor features a closed hydraulic system with a 40 gpm total flow and a Type III/IV rear hitch capable of a 14,583 lb lift capacity.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Original price | $187,000 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 280 gal (1059.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.92x5.51 inches (125 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 629 ci (10.3 L) |
| Power | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 248.00 hp (184.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 308.98 hp (230.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| 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
| Total flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Type | closed |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 14,583 lbs (6614 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III,IV |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 34,195 lbs (15510 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
Challenger 65E Tracks
| Width | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 25-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 34,195 lbs (15510 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1748
| Description | Diesel 10-speed crawlerMay 5 - June 2, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1748 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 16.4 gal/hour (62.1 l/hour) / 15.2 gal/hour (57.5 l/hour) / 15.5 gal/hour (58.7 l/hour) / 15.2 gal/hour (57.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 308.98 hp (230.4 kW) / 248.00 hp (184.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 33,284 lbs (15097 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 276.87 hp (206.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 285.92 hp (213.2 kW) |