Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85C vs Challenger 85E

Challenger 85C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85C

Crawler

power
355 hp
displacement
629 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85C specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 85E

Crawler

power
375 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85E specs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
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ChallengerChallenger 85E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 85E higher · +20 hp (+6%)
85C355 hp
85E375 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85C is in the 72nd percentile; 85E is in the 74th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85E higher · +100 ci (+16%)
85C629 ci
85E729 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85C is in the 67th percentile; 85E is in the 75th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85C6
85E6
Median Crawler Tractor6

85C is in the 50th percentile; 85E is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
85C10
85E10
Median Crawler Tractor10

85C is in the 50th percentile; 85E is in the 50th · 179 models

85C (A)85E (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85C85E—
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3176 ATAACNot recorded—
Power Output355hp375hp▲ 85E+20 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement629ci729ci▲ 85E+100 ci · +16%
Bore4.9in5.1in▲ 85E+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.5in5.9in▲ 85E+0.4 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120in25in▲ 85C+95 in · +380%
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight33,645lb34,895lb▲ 85E+1,250 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Differential Steering—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger 85EDifference
Coolant20gal20galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 74th percentile (375 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 75th percentile (729 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 73rd percentile (34,895 lb)
A · 85CB · 85EMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 85CFull spec pageChallenger 85E