Challenger 65B Technical Specifications
Challenger 65B is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1991 – 1992.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger 65B covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Challenger 65B Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Engine: | 220.32 hp 164.3 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 257.20 hp 191.8 kW |
Challenger 65B Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
| Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
| Cab standard | |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed |
| Valves | 4 |
| Pump flow | 26 gpm 98.4 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | III/IV |
| Rear lift | 11,370 lbs 5157 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear RPM | 1000 |
Challenger 65B Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| turbocharged intercooled diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 638 ci 10.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75×6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm |
| Power | 285 hp 212.5 kW |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts 41.6 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | full power shift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Challenger 65B Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 106 inches 269 cm |
| Operating weight | 34,030 lbs 15436 kg |
Challenger 65B Tests
| OCED Tractor Test 1653 | |
| Diesel 10-speed crawler October 2 – 11, 1991 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1653 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power | 257.20 hp 191.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed | 245.20 hp 182.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 250.16 hp 186.5 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 220.32 hp 164.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.7 gal/hour 59.4 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
FAQ
Is Challenger 65B a good tractor?
The Challenger 65B is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Challenger 65B take?
Check out the Challenger 65B oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) made the ?
The Challenger 65B was an agricultural tractor model made from 1991 – 1992
How much horsepower is a Challenger 65B?
The engine tested at 220.32 hp
164.3 kW drawbar and 257.20 hp
191.8 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Challenger 65B tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Challenger 65B weight ranges from 34,030 lbs
15436 kg .
How much can a John Challenger 65B Lift?
Challenger 65B tractor hitch is capable of lifting 11,370 lbs
5157 kg.