Head to head · Articulated

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT845E

Challenger 85D Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85D

Articulated

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

Challenger MT845E

Articulated

power
370 hp
displacement
1,026 ci
Cylinders
12
Forward gears
16
Full MT845E specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
85D370 hp
MT845E370 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

85D is in the 25th percentile; MT845E is in the 23rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT845E higher · +297 ci (+41%)
85D729 ci
MT845E1,026 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

85D is in the 20th percentile; MT845E is in the 95th · 61 models

Cylinders

▲ MT845E higher · +6 (+100%)
85D6
MT845E12
Median Articulated Tractor6

85D is in the 50th percentile; MT845E is in the 97th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT845E higher · +6 (+60%)
85D10
MT845E16
Median Articulated Tractor16

85D is in the 3rd percentile; MT845E is in the 50th · 59 models

85D (A)MT845E (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85DMT845E—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarAGCO Power—
Model3196 ATAACNot recorded—
Power Output370hp370hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders612▲ MT845E+6 · +100%
Displacement729ci1,026ci▲ MT845E+297 ci · +41%
Bore5.1in4.4in▲ 85D+0.7 in · +16%
Stroke5.9in5.7in▲ 85D+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
Length232inNot recorded—
Width120in100in▲ 85D+20 in · +20%
Height144inNot recorded—
Operating Weight34,234lb43,850lb▲ MT845E+9,616 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
System TypeClosed-Center Pressure-CompensatedClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringPower Differential—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 4—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded4—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringPower Differential—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT845EDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 23rd percentile (370 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 95th percentile (1,026 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 97th percentile (12)

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 · 29th percentile (43,850 lb)
A · 85DB · MT845EMedian Articulated Tractor
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