ChallengerModel A
Challenger 85D
Articulated
- power
- 370 hp
- displacement
- 729 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Articulated
Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT740
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ChallengerModel B
Challenger MT740
Articulated
- power
- 345 hp
- displacement
- 599 ci
- Cylinders
- 7
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 85D
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT740
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ 85D higher · +25 hp (+7%)85D370 hp
MT740345 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
85D is in the 25th percentile; MT740 is in the 17th · 62 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 85D higher · +130 ci (+22%)85D729 ci
MT740599 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
85D is in the 20th percentile; MT740 is in the 6th · 61 models
Cylinders
▲ MT740 higher · +1 (+17%)85D6
MT7407
Median Articulated Tractor6
85D is in the 50th percentile; MT740 is in the 92nd · 61 models
Operating Weight
▲ MT740 higher · +1,656 lb (+5%)85D34,234 lb
MT74035,890 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb
85D is in the 11th percentile; MT740 is in the 18th · 57 models
85D (A)MT740 (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 85D | MT740 | — |
| Category | Articulated | Articulated | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | AGCO Power | — |
| Model | 3196 ATAAC | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 370hp | 345hp | ▲ 85D+25 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,700RPM | ▲ 85D+400 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 7 | ▲ MT740+1 · +17% |
| Displacement | 729ci | 599ci | ▲ 85D+130 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 4.4in | ▲ 85D+0.7 in · +16% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 5.7in | ▲ 85D+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | CVT, Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 120in | 88in | ▲ 85D+32 in · +36% |
| Height | 144in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,234lb | 35,890lb | ▲ MT740+1,656 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-Center Pressure-Compensated | Load Sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | III/IVN | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85D | Challenger MT740 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 17th percentile (345 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 6th percentile (599 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 92nd percentile (7)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 11th percentile (34,234 lb)B · 18th percentile (35,890 lb)
Width
median 100 inA · 72nd percentile (120 in)B · 42nd percentile (88 in)
A · 85DB · MT740Median Articulated Tractor