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ChallengerModel A
Challenger 85E
Crawler
- power
- 375 hp
- displacement
- 729 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 85E vs Challenger MT743
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ChallengerModel B
Challenger MT743
Crawler
- power
- 425 hp
- displacement
- 599 ci
- Cylinders
- 7
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ChallengerChallenger 85E
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT743
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ MT743 higher · +50 hp (+13%)85E375 hp
MT743425 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85E is in the 74th percentile; MT743 is in the 79th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 85E higher · +130 ci (+22%)85E729 ci
MT743599 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85E is in the 75th percentile; MT743 is in the 66th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)85E6
MT7437
Median Crawler Tractor6
85E is in the 50th percentile; MT743 is in the 97th · 192 models
Operating Weight
▲ MT743 higher · +1,325 lb (+4%)85E34,895 lb
MT74336,220 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
85E is in the 73rd percentile; MT743 is in the 77th · 173 models
85E (A)MT743 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Challenger | Same |
| Model | 85E | MT743 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | AGCO Power | — |
| Model | Not recorded | AGCO Power 9.8 L | — |
| Power Output | 375hp | 425hp | ▲ MT743+50 hp · +13% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,700RPM | ▲ 85E+400 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 7 | ▲ MT743+1 · +17% |
| Displacement | 729ci | 599ci | ▲ 85E+130 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 4.4in | ▲ 85E+0.7 in · +16% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 5.7in | ▲ 85E+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | CVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 25in | 88in | ▲ MT743+63 in · +252% |
| Operating Weight | 34,895lb | 36,220lb | ▲ MT743+1,325 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 377hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category III/IVN | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 19,000lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Tracks | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Challenger MT743 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 74th percentile (375 hp)B · 79th percentile (425 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 75th percentile (729 ci)B · 66th percentile (599 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 97th percentile (7)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 73rd percentile (34,895 lb)B · 77th percentile (36,220 lb)
Width
median 79.5 inA · 5th percentile (25 in)B · 53rd percentile (88 in)
A · 85EB · MT743Median Crawler Tractor