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 9530T
John DeereModel B
John Deere 9530T
Crawler
- power
- 475 hp
- displacement
- 826 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
ChallengerChallenger 85C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9530T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 9530T higher · +120 hp (+34%)85C355 hp
9530T475 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85C is in the 72nd percentile; 9530T is in the 85th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 9530T higher · +197 ci (+31%)85C629 ci
9530T826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85C is in the 67th percentile; 9530T is in the 84th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85C6
9530T6
Median Crawler Tractor6
85C is in the 50th percentile; 9530T is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9530T higher · +8 (+80%)85C10
9530T18
Median Crawler Tractor10
85C is in the 50th percentile; 9530T is in the 87th · 179 models
85C (A)9530T (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 85C | 9530T | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3176 ATAAC | PowerTech Plus | — |
| Power Output | 355hp | 475hp | ▲ 9530T+120 hp · +34% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 629ci | 826ci | ▲ 9530T+197 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 5.2in | ▲ 9530T+0.3 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 6.5in | ▲ 9530T+1 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 237in | ▲ 9530T+5 in · +2% |
| Width | 120in | 136in | ▲ 9530T+16 in · +13% |
| Height | 128in | 155in | ▲ 9530T+27 in · +21% |
| Operating Weight | 33,645lb | 43,990lb | ▲ 9530T+10,345 lb · +31% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | 4/4N (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet discs | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | 14gal | ▲ 85C+6 gal · +43% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 85C | John Deere 9530T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 85th percentile (475 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 · 86th percentile (43,990 lb)
A · 85CB · 9530TMedian Crawler Tractor