Head to head · Articulated

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT765E

Challenger 85D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85D

Articulated

power
370 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85D specs
Challenger MT765E Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT765E

Articulated

power
405 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
16
Full MT765E specs
ChallengerChallenger 85D
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ChallengerChallenger MT765E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT765E higher · +35 hp (+9%)
85D370 hp
MT765E405 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

85D is in the 25th percentile; MT765E is in the 35th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85D higher · +130 ci (+22%)
85D729 ci
MT765E599 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

85D is in the 20th percentile; MT765E is in the 6th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT765E higher · +1 (+17%)
85D6
MT765E7
Median Articulated Tractor6

85D is in the 50th percentile; MT765E is in the 92nd · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT765E higher · +6 (+60%)
85D10
MT765E16
Median Articulated Tractor16

85D is in the 3rd percentile; MT765E is in the 50th · 59 models

85D (A)MT765E (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85DMT765E—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO POWER—
Model3196 ATAACNot recorded—
Power Output370hp405hp▲ MT765E+35 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders67▲ MT765E+1 · +17%
Displacement729ci599ci▲ 85D+130 ci · +22%
Bore5.1in4.4in▲ 85D+0.7 in · +16%
Stroke5.9in5.7in▲ 85D+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120in120inSame
Height144inNot recorded—
Operating Weight34,234lb33,235lb▲ 85D+999 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
System TypeClosed-Center Pressure-CompensatedNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-Hydraulic Differential—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat 3—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded39,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-Hydraulic Differential—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT765EDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 35th percentile (405 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 6th percentile (599 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 92nd percentile (7)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 3rd percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 11th percentile (34,234 lb)B · 6th percentile (33,235 lb)
A · 85DB · MT765EMedian Articulated Tractor
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