Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT738

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 MT738

Crawler

power
325 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT738 specs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
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ChallengerChallenger MT738

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 85C higher · +30 hp (+9%)
85C355 hp
MT738325 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85C is in the 72nd percentile; MT738 is in the 67th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85C higher · +30 ci (+5%)
85C629 ci
MT738599 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85C is in the 67th percentile; MT738 is in the 66th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ MT738 higher · +1 (+17%)
85C6
MT7387
Median Crawler Tractor6

85C is in the 50th percentile; MT738 is in the 97th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT738 higher · +2,405 lb (+7%)
85C33,645 lb
MT73836,050 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

85C is in the 70th percentile; MT738 is in the 77th · 173 models

85C (A)MT738 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85CMT738—
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO—
Model3176 ATAACPower—
Power Output355hp325hp▲ 85C+30 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,701RPM▲ 85C+399 RPM · +23%
Cylinders67▲ MT738+1 · +17%
Displacement629ci599ci▲ 85C+30 ci · +5%
Bore4.9in4.4in▲ 85C+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.5in5.7in▲ MT738+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
TypeFull power shiftCVT, infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height128inNot recorded—
Operating Weight33,645lb36,050lb▲ MT738+2,405 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
System TypeClosed centerLoad sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTracklayer-rubber tracked—
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT738Difference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 67th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 66th percentile (599 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 97th percentile (7)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 77th percentile (36,050 lb)
A · 85CB · MT738Median Crawler Tractor
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