Head to head · Articulated

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT835B

Challenger 85D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85D

Articulated

power
370 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85D specs
Challenger MT835B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT835B

Articulated

power
350 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT835B specs
ChallengerChallenger 85D
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ChallengerChallenger MT835B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ 85D higher · +20 hp (+6%)
85D370 hp
MT835B350 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

85D is in the 25th percentile; MT835B is in the 19th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT835B higher · +199 ci (+27%)
85D729 ci
MT835B928 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

85D is in the 20th percentile; MT835B is in the 86th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85D6
MT835B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

85D is in the 50th percentile; MT835B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT835B higher · +6 (+60%)
85D10
MT835B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

85D is in the 3rd percentile; MT835B is in the 50th · 59 models

85D (A)MT835B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85DMT835B—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3196 ATAACC15 ACERT—
Power Output370hp350hp▲ 85D+20 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,851RPM▲ 85D+249 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement729ci928ci▲ MT835B+199 ci · +27%
Bore5.1in5.4in▲ MT835B+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.8in▲ MT835B+0.9 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Length232in266in▲ MT835B+34 in · +15%
Width120in141in▲ MT835B+21 in · +18%
Height144in138in▲ 85D+6 in · +4%
Operating Weight34,234lb43,420lb▲ MT835B+9,186 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
System TypeClosed-Center Pressure-CompensatedClosed center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-hydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedOptional—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTracklayer-rubber tracked—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringElectro-hydraulic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT835BDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 19th percentile (350 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 86th percentile (928 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

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 · 25th percentile (43,420 lb)
A · 85DB · MT835BMedian Articulated Tractor
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