Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac vs Challenger 85E

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 85E

Crawler

power
375 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85E specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger 85E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac higher · +10 hp (+3%)
Steiger 385QT Quadtrac385 hp
85E375 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 385QT Quadtrac is in the 32nd percentile; 85E is in the 27th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac higher · +57 ci (+8%)
Steiger 385QT Quadtrac786 ci
85E729 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 385QT Quadtrac is in the 25th percentile; 85E is in the 20th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 385QT Quadtrac6
85E6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 385QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; 85E is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac higher · +6 (+60%)
Steiger 385QT Quadtrac16
85E10
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 385QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; 85E is in the 3rd · 59 models

Steiger 385QT Quadtrac (A)85E (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 385QT Quadtrac85E—
CategoryArticulatedCrawler—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerIvecoCaterpillar—
Power Output385hp375hp▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+10 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ 85E+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement786ci729ci▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+57 ci · +8%
Bore5.3in5.1in▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.9in5.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
TypePowershiftFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
Width44in25in▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+19 in · +76%
Operating Weight48,150lb34,895lb▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+13,255 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
Battery Voltage24V12V▲ Steiger 385QT Quadtrac+12 V · +100%
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracChallenger 85EDifference
CoolantNot recorded20gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 32nd percentile (385 hp)B · 27th percentile (375 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 25th percentile (786 ci)B · 20th percentile (729 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 3rd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 42nd percentile (48,150 lb)B · 15th percentile (34,895 lb)
A · Steiger 385QT QuadtracB · 85EMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 385QT QuadtracFull spec pageChallenger 85E