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Challenger 65E



Challenger 65E tractor photo
1998 - 2001
E Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series map:
65E
75E
310.0hp
340.0hp
Production
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Dekalb, Illinois, USA
Original price$187,000
Challenger 65E Engine
Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Challenger 65E Transmission
10-speed full power shift
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Challenger 65E Power
Engine (gross)310 hp
231.2 kW
Drawbar (claimed)240 hp
179.0 kW
PTO (claimed)267 hp
199.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)248.00 hp
184.9 kW
PTO (tested)308.98 hp
230.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringhydrostatic differential steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Photos
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Capacity
Fuel280 gal
1059.8 L
Hydraulic system18 gal
68.1 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity18 gal
68.1 L
Pressure2900 psi
200.0 bar
Valves4
Pump flow40 gpm
151.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIVN/III OptOptional
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift13194 lbs
5984 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM1000@2050
Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase107.1 inches
272 cm
Weight34195 lbs
15510 kg
25-inch tracks
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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps145
Batteries2
Battery CCA900
Battery volts12
References
65E references literature
Challenger 65E Agricultural Tractor published in 1997, by Caterpillar*
*Publication contains known errors.
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