ChallengerModel A
Challenger 85D
Articulated
- power
- 370 hp
- displacement
- 729 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Articulated
Challenger 85D vs Challenger 85E
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ChallengerModel B
Challenger 85E
Crawler
- power
- 375 hp
- displacement
- 729 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
ChallengerChallenger 85D
vs
ChallengerChallenger 85E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ 85E higher · +5 hp (+1%)85D370 hp
85E375 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
85D is in the 25th percentile; 85E is in the 27th · 62 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied85D729 ci
85E729 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
85D is in the 20th percentile; 85E is in the 20th · 61 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85D6
85E6
Median Articulated Tractor6
85D is in the 50th percentile; 85E is in the 50th · 61 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied85D10
85E10
Median Articulated Tractor16
85D is in the 3rd percentile; 85E is in the 3rd · 59 models
85D (A)85E (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 85D | 85E | — |
| Category | Articulated | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3196 ATAAC | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 370hp | 375hp | ▲ 85E+5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 729ci | 729ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 5.9in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | 25in | ▲ 85D+95 in · +380% |
| Height | 144in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,234lb | 34,895lb | ▲ 85E+661 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-Center Pressure-Compensated | Closed | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger 85E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | 20gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 27th percentile (375 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 20th percentile (729 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 3rd percentile (10)B · 3rd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 11th percentile (34,234 lb)B · 15th percentile (34,895 lb)
A · 85DB · 85EMedian Articulated Tractor