Head to head · Row Crop

Buhler Versatile 450 vs Challenger 85D

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Buhler VersatileModel A

Buhler Versatile 450

Row Crop

power
365 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 450 specs
Challenger 85D Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 85D

Articulated

power
370 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85D specs
Buhler VersatileBuhler Versatile 450
vs
ChallengerChallenger 85D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 85D higher · +5 hp (+1%)
450365 hp
85D370 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

450 is in the 97th percentile; 85D is in the 98th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 450 higher · +183 ci (+25%)
450912 ci
85D729 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

450 is in the 99th percentile; 85D is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4506
85D6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

450 is in the 50th percentile; 85D is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 450 higher · +6 (+60%)
45016
85D10
Median Row Crop Tractor16

450 is in the 50th percentile; 85D is in the 22nd · 1,200 models

450 (A)85D (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
ManufacturerBuhler VersatileChallenger—
Model45085D—
CategoryRow Crop, Four-Wheel DriveArticulated—

Engine

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelQSX153196 ATAAC—
Power Output365hp370hp▲ 85D+5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci729ci▲ 450+183 ci · +25%
Bore5.4in5.1in▲ 450+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke6.7in5.9in▲ 450+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
Typefull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
LengthNot recorded232in—
WidthNot recorded120in—
HeightNot recorded144in—
Operating Weight45,150lb34,234lb▲ 450+10,916 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
System Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed-Center Pressure-Compensated—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Tires

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
Front Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
Hitch TypeRear Type IVNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
Steering Typehydrostatic powerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Electrical

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
Starter TypeelectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85DDifference
CoolantNot recorded20gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 97th percentile (365 hp)B · 98th percentile (370 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 99th percentile (912 ci)B · 99th percentile (729 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 22nd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 99th percentile (45,150 lb)B · 99th percentile (34,234 lb)
A · 450B · 85DMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageBuhler Versatile 450Full spec pageChallenger 85D