ChallengerModel A
Challenger 85C
Crawler
- power
- 355 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 85C vs New Holland TL90A
New HollandModel B
New Holland TL90A
Utility
- power
- 91 hp
- displacement
- 273 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
ChallengerChallenger 85C
vs
New HollandNew Holland TL90A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 85C higher · +264 hp (+290%)85C355 hp
TL90A91 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85C is in the 72nd percentile; TL90A is in the 45th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 85C higher · +356 ci (+130%)85C629 ci
TL90A273 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85C is in the 67th percentile; TL90A is in the 36th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 85C higher · +2 (+50%)85C6
TL90A4
Median Crawler Tractor6
85C is in the 50th percentile; TL90A is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ TL90A higher · +14 (+140%)85C10
TL90A24
Median Crawler Tractor10
85C is in the 50th percentile; TL90A is in the 94th · 179 models
85C (A)TL90A (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | New Holland | — |
| Model | 85C | TL90A | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | CNH, NEF | — |
| Model | 3176 ATAAC | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 355hp | 91hp | ▲ 85C+264 hp · +290% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ TL90A+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 85C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 629ci | 273ci | ▲ 85C+356 ci · +130% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 85C+0.8 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 5.2in | ▲ 85C+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchro Command | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 172in | ▲ 85C+60 in · +35% |
| Width | 120in | 79.2in | ▲ 85C+40.8 in · +52% |
| Height | 128in | 96.6in | ▲ 85C+31.4 in · +33% |
| Operating Weight | 33,645lb | 8,488lb | ▲ 85C+25,157 lb · +296% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,743lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85C | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | 3.2gal | ▲ 85C+16.8 gal · +525% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 72nd percentile (355 hp)B · 45th percentile (91 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 67th percentile (629 ci)B · 36th percentile (273 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 94th percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 70th percentile (33,645 lb)B · 29th percentile (8,488 lb)
A · 85CB · TL90AMedian Crawler Tractor