Challenge Titan 265 TC

Titan 265 TC - 26.5″ Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

Production-class 26.5″ cutter with TC touch control, powered backgauge, hydraulic cutting and clamping, and electronic clamp pressure control for repeatable accuracy.

Mid-State Litho is your Authorized Challenge Machinery dealer for the Titan 265 TC programmable hydraulic paper cutter. We have sold, installed, and serviced Challenge equipment from our Michigan facility since 1984, and we cover printers, bookbinders, and finishing operations across the Great Lakes region and the broader United States.

The Titan 265 TC is the entry tier of Challenge's Quote-Only hydraulic cutter family. Its 26.5-inch (673 mm) cutting width and 4-inch (102 mm) clamp opening sit above the Titan 230 Pro's 23-inch class and below the Champion 305 TC's 30-inch class. If you are deciding among Challenge's hydraulic cutters, the Champ 150, Champ 185 Series, and Titan 200 Pro carry list pricing on the public site; the Titan 265 TC, Champion 305 TC, and Champion 370 TC are configured to quote.

Every Titan 265 TC sale from Mid-State Litho includes pre-delivery inspection, palletized freight, on-site installation, operator training, the standard knife / cutting stick / false clamp plate / jogging aid / safety knife-change holder kit, and access to our Challenge parts and knife replacement program. Flexible financing is available through our equipment financing and leasing partners.

Request a quote below and a Mid-State Litho specialist will follow up with current configuration pricing, lead time, freight to your dock, and install scheduling.

How to choose a Challenge hydraulic paper cutter

The Titan 265 TC is the smallest model in the Quote-Only tier of Challenge's hydraulic-cutter family. Use the cut width as your primary selector and the quote tier as your secondary selector:

• 14.96" cut, list price -> Champ 150. Tabletop / quick-set work.
• 18.27" cut, list price -> Champ 185 Series. Four build variants (manual / programmable backgauge x tilt-shield / light-beam safety).
• 20.07" cut, list price -> Titan 200 Pro. Tilt Shield or Light Beams safety.
• 23" cut, list price -> Titan 230 Pro. Four configurations including Ergo Touch buttons and the optional Air Table.
• 26.5" cut, quote -> Titan 265 TC (this page). TC touch-screen control, Ergo Touch buttons option, Air Table option.
• 30.4" cut, quote -> Champion 305 TC. Production-floor hydraulic.
• 37" cut, quote -> Champion 370 TC. Top of the Challenge range.

The Titan 230 Pro vs. Titan 265 TC decision is usually a sheet-size question (23" vs 26.5") plus a control-platform question (the 265 TC ships standard with the TC touch-screen controller). If your sheets fit a 23" cutter and you do not need the touch-screen, the 230 Pro is the lower-cost option. If you cut anything above 23" - coverstock, larger digital sheets, multi-up brochures - the 265 TC is the cut-width tier you want.

Why buy your Titan 265 TC from Mid-State Litho

• Authorized Challenge Machinery dealer. Mid-State Litho has sold and serviced Challenge cutters since 1984 from our Michigan facility, covering the Great Lakes region and the broader United States.
• In-house Challenge specialist on the quote. Your quote comes from a Mid-State Litho technician who has installed Titan-class hydraulic cutters in commercial print shops, in-plant operations, and trade binderies. We will configure the Ergo Touch buttons and Air Table options against your real workload, not against a generic spec sheet.
• Pre-delivery inspection + on-site install + operator training. Every Titan 265 TC from Mid-State Litho ships with PDI, palletized freight to your dock, on-site installation, and operator training included in the quote.
• Challenge parts, knife, and consumables program. Inlaid HSS knives, false clamp plates, cutting sticks, and Challenge OEM parts kept on the shelf. Knife-change safety holder included with the machine.
• Financing through our partners. Flexible equipment financing and leasing terms on Challenge hydraulic cutters - see our equipment financing page.
• Single point of contact. Sales, parts, service, and consumables go through one Mid-State Litho account team. You do not bounce between OEM, distributor, and dealer.

Key Features

• 10.5″ color TC touch-screen; fully programmable controller
• Hydraulic cutting and clamping with powered backgauge
• Electronic clamp pressure control; programmable per cut
• Variable mode data entry (fraction, decimal, metric) + auto fraction↔decimal conversion
• Red LED cut-line indicator; table slot closure device
• Rugged steel and cast-iron construction; UHMW adjustable knife-bar gibs
• USB program import; .csv program file support; repeat and loop commands
• Optional air table; optional barcode reader and software

Safety Features

• UL/cUL listed; conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3 safety specifications
• Light-beam safety curtain protecting the cutting area
• Two-hand timed, non-repeat cut buttons with knife safety latch
• Rear table cover; machine self-diagnostics and error indication
• Optional ergo-touch cut buttons reduce operator fatigue

Applications

High-volume trimming for digital sheets and wide-format output, bound book blocks, brochures and sell sheets, labels and sheet division, and thick-media finishing.

Benefits

• Fast setup and repeatable accuracy with programmable TC control
• Reduced waste via programmable clamp pressure per cut
• Safer operation with light curtain and two-hand timed cut
• Heavy-duty build for long service life with minimal maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cutting width of the Challenge Titan 265 TC?

26.5 inches (673 mm). The maximum cut depth is 28 inches (711 mm). This places the Titan 265 TC between the Titan 230 Pro at 23 inches and the Champion 305 TC at 30.4 inches.

Why is the Titan 265 TC priced by quote instead of listed online?

The 265 TC is configured at order time. Three build options (Ergo Touch cut buttons, Air Table, both) and freight to your dock are quoted together. Mid-State Litho's Challenge specialist returns a quote with current pricing, lead time, and installation scheduling within one business day.

Does the Titan 265 TC ship with safety light beams?

Yes. The 265 TC ships standard with a light-beam safety curtain protecting the cutting area, two-hand timed non-repeat cut buttons with knife safety latch, a rear table cover, and self-diagnostics. The machine is UL/cUL listed and conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3 safety specifications.

What is included in a standard Titan 265 TC order from Mid-State Litho?

A standard configuration ships with the false clamp plate, two inlaid HSS knives, four cutting sticks, jogging aid, operator manual, tool kit, and the knife-change safety holder. Installation, operator training, and freight to your dock are added per quote. Optional items include the Air Table, Ergo Touch buttons, large side tables (20" x 26"), barcode reader and software, and a rotary phase converter kit.

Can I finance a Titan 265 TC?

Yes. Mid-State Litho offers equipment financing and leasing on Challenge hydraulic cutters through our financing partners. See our equipment financing and leasing page for terms, or include a financing question with your quote request.