Head to head · Row Crop

Buhler Versatile 450 vs Challenger 85E

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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
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 85E

Crawler

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 85E higher · +10 hp (+3%)
450365 hp
85E375 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 450 higher · +183 ci (+25%)
450912 ci
85E729 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4506
85E6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

▲ 450 higher · +6 (+60%)
45016
85E10
Median Row Crop Tractor16

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerBuhler VersatileChallenger—
Model45085E—
CategoryRow Crop, Four-Wheel DriveCrawler—

Engine

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelQSX15Not recorded—
Power Output365hp375hp▲ 85E+10 hp · +3%
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 85EDifference
Typefull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
WidthNot recorded25in—
Operating Weight45,150lb34,895lb▲ 450+10,255 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
System Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

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

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeelectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBuhler Versatile 450Challenger 85EDifference
CoolantNot recorded20gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 97th percentile (365 hp)B · 98th percentile (375 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 (34,895 lb)
A · 450B · 85EMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageBuhler Versatile 450Full spec pageChallenger 85E