Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85C vs John Deere 9510RT

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9510RT

Crawler

power
510 hp
displacement
826 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9510RT specs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9510RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 9510RT higher · +155 hp (+44%)
85C355 hp
9510RT510 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85C is in the 72nd percentile; 9510RT is in the 89th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9510RT higher · +197 ci (+31%)
85C629 ci
9510RT826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85C is in the 67th percentile; 9510RT is in the 84th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85C6
9510RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

85C is in the 50th percentile; 9510RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9510RT higher · +8 (+80%)
85C10
9510RT18
Median Crawler Tractor10

85C is in the 50th percentile; 9510RT is in the 87th · 179 models

85C (A)9510RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere
Model85C9510RT
CategoryCrawlerCrawlerSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Model3176 ATAACPowerTech PSX
Power Output355hp510hp9510RT+155 hp · +44%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement629ci826ci9510RT+197 ci · +31%
Bore4.9in5.2in9510RT+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.5in6.5in9510RT+1 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
Length232in237in9510RT+5 in · +2%
Width120in136in9510RT+16 in · +13%
Height128in155in9510RT+27 in · +21%
Operating Weight33,645lb46,645lb9510RT+13,000 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center pressure flow compensated
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power differential

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recorded4N/4
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTracklayer-rubber tracked
Drive TypeNot recordedTrack
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power differential
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
Coolant20gal14.6gal85C+5.4 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 85CJohn Deere 9510RTDifference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 89th percentile (510 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 84th percentile (826 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 87th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 88th percentile (46,645 lb)
A · 85CB · 9510RTMedian Crawler Tractor
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