Challenger 65D: all source data
All 57 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
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| (no label) | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Dekalb, Illinois, USA |
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| (no label) | Original price was $129,000 in 1997 |
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| (no label) | During official testing, the Challenger 65D hydraulics were unable to supply 27 GPM as advertised. At maximum power, the flow was 21.6 GPM. |
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Engine| (no label) | Caterpillar 10.4L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 209 gal | 791.1 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 10-speed full power shift |
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Power| Engine (gross) | 300 hp | 223.7 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 235.26 hp | 175.4 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 256.15 hp | 191.0 kW |
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Mechanical| Drive | crawler |
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| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
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| (no label) | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| (no label) | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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Hydraulics| Type | closed-center pressure-compensated |
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| Valves | 4 |
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| Pump flow | 27 gpm | 102.2 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 35 gpm | 132.5 lpm |
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Hitch| Rear Type | III |
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| Rear lift | 15,084 lbs | 6842 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 107 inches | 271 cm |
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| Weight | 35235 lbs | 15982 kg |
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| (no label) | 25-inch tracks |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Charging system | alternator |
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| Charging amps | 145 |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Caterpillar 3306 DITA |
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| (no label) | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
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| (no label) | 6-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 636 ci | 10.4 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches | 121 x 152 mm |
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| Power (gross) | 300 hp | 223.7 kW |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
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| Pre-heating | ether injection |
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| Pre-heating | block heater |
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| Compression | 15:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2100 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 44 qts | 41.6 L |
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Transmission
Transmission| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Tracks| Width | 25 inches | 63 cm |
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| Width | 30 inches | 76 cm |
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| Width | 35 inches | 88 cm |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 107 inches | 271 cm |
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| Length | 232 inches | 589 cm |
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| Width | 120 inches | 304 cm |
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| Height (cab) | 128 inches | 325 cm |
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| Height (exhaust) | 144 inches | 365 cm |
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| Operating weight | 35235 lbs | 15982 kg |
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| Gauge | 90 inches | 228 cm |
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