ChallengerModel A
Challenger 85C
Crawler
- power
- 355 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 85C vs John Deere 9520RT
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 9520RT
Crawler
- power
- 520 hp
- displacement
- 826 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
ChallengerChallenger 85C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9520RT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 9520RT higher · +165 hp (+46%)85C355 hp
9520RT520 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85C is in the 72nd percentile; 9520RT is in the 90th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 9520RT higher · +197 ci (+31%)85C629 ci
9520RT826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85C is in the 67th percentile; 9520RT is in the 84th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85C6
9520RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6
85C is in the 50th percentile; 9520RT is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9520RT higher · +8 (+80%)85C10
9520RT18
Median Crawler Tractor10
85C is in the 50th percentile; 9520RT is in the 87th · 179 models
85C (A)9520RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 85C | 9520RT | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3176 ATAAC | PSS | — |
| Power Output | 355hp | 520hp | ▲ 9520RT+165 hp · +46% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 629ci | 826ci | ▲ 9520RT+197 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 5.2in | ▲ 9520RT+0.3 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 6.5in | ▲ 9520RT+1 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | 91in | ▲ 85C+29 in · +32% |
| Height | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 33,645lb | 48,650lb | ▲ 9520RT+15,005 lb · +45% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center pressure/flow compensated | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 4N/4 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9520RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 90th percentile (520 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 84th percentile (826 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 87th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 91st percentile (48,650 lb)
A · 85CB · 9520RTMedian Crawler Tractor