Power
Power specifications| Engine | 270 hp gross |
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| PTO | 235 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 237.9 hp |
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| Drawbar | 202 hp claimed |
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| Drawbar, tested | 213.7 hp |
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| Listed power | 270 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Challenger 65| Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl | 638 ci |
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Engine details
- Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.75 in × 6 in
- Rated speed
- 2,100 rpm
- Rated power
- 270 hp
- Compression
- 15:1
- Aspiration
- turbocharged diesel
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Challenger 65| 10-speed full power shiftfull power shift | 10F / 2R |
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Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 33,200 lb operating |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 106 in |
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| Length | 225 in |
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| Width | 113 in |
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| Ground clearance | 14.9 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 186 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 16 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | closed center |
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| Pump flow | 27.2 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,500 psi |
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| Remote valves | 4 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | III |
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| Rear lift capacity | 12,300 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 1000 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | tracks |
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| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
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| Brakes | Hydraulic caliper disc brakes |
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| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning |
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Tracks
Tracks specifications| Track width | 24.5 in |
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| Length on ground | 106 in |
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| Ground contact area | 5,193 sq in |
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| Ground pressure | 6 psi |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 105 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Built by | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
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