Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT765C

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 MT765C

Crawler

power
321 hp
displacement
537 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT765C specs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
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ChallengerChallenger MT765C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Power

▲ 85C higher · +34 hp (+11%)
85C355 hp
MT765C321 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85C is in the 72nd percentile; MT765C is in the 66th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85C higher · +92 ci (+17%)
85C629 ci
MT765C537 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85C is in the 67th percentile; MT765C is in the 59th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85C6
MT765C6
Median Crawler Tractor6

85C is in the 50th percentile; MT765C is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT765C higher · +6 (+60%)
85C10
MT765C16
Median Crawler Tractor10

85C is in the 50th percentile; MT765C is in the 69th · 179 models

85C (A)MT765C (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85CMT765C—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3176 ATAACC9 ACERT—
Power Output355hp321hp▲ 85C+34 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement629ci537ci▲ 85C+92 ci · +17%
Bore4.9in4.4in▲ 85C+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.5in5.9in▲ MT765C+0.4 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
TypeFull power shift16-Speed Full Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
Length232in233in▲ MT765C+1 in · <1%
Width120in133in▲ MT765C+13 in · +11%
Height128in136in▲ MT765C+8 in · +6%
Operating Weight33,645lb31,085lb▲ 85C+2,560 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory III/IIIN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 85CChallenger MT765CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 66th percentile (321 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 59th percentile (537 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 66th percentile (31,085 lb)
A · 85CB · MT765CMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 85CFull spec pageChallenger MT765C