Head to head · Articulated

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT855

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 MT855

Four-Wheel Drive

power
450 hp
displacement
893 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT855 higher · +80 hp (+22%)
85D370 hp
MT855450 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

85D is in the 25th percentile; MT855 is in the 50th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT855 higher · +164 ci (+22%)
85D729 ci
MT855893 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

85D is in the 20th percentile; MT855 is in the 57th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85D6
MT8556
Median Articulated Tractor6

85D is in the 50th percentile; MT855 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT855 higher · +6 (+60%)
85D10
MT85516
Median Articulated Tractor16

85D is in the 3rd percentile; MT855 is in the 50th · 59 models

85D (A)MT855 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model85DMT855—
CategoryArticulatedFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3196 ATAACC16—
Power Output370hp450hp▲ MT855+80 hp · +22%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement729ci893ci▲ MT855+164 ci · +22%
Bore5.1in5.4in▲ MT855+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.5in▲ MT855+0.6 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
Length232in266in▲ MT855+34 in · +15%
Width120in142in▲ MT855+22 in · +18%
Height144in139in▲ 85D+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight34,234lb41,000lb▲ MT855+6,766 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
System TypeClosed-Center Pressure-CompensatedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85DChallenger MT855Difference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 25th percentile (370 hp)B · 50th percentile (450 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 20th percentile (729 ci)B · 57th percentile (893 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 · 21st percentile (41,000 lb)
A · 85DB · MT855Median Articulated Tractor
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