Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 85E vs Fendt 1156 Vario MT

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 85E

Crawler

power
375 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 85E specs
ChallengerChallenger 85E
vs
FendtFendt 1156 Vario MT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 1156 Vario MT higher · +148 hp (+39%)
85E375 hp
1156 Vario MT523 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

85E is in the 74th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 91st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1156 Vario MT higher · +201 ci (+28%)
85E729 ci
1156 Vario MT930 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

85E is in the 75th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 94th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85E6
1156 Vario MT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

85E is in the 50th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1156 Vario MT higher · +10,865 lb (+31%)
85E34,895 lb
1156 Vario MT45,760 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

85E is in the 73rd percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 88th · 173 models

85E (A)1156 Vario MT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
Model85E1156 Vario MT—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
ModelNot recordedD3876—
Power Output375hp523hp▲ 1156 Vario MT+148 hp · +39%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,730RPM▲ 85E+370 RPM · +21%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement729ci930ci▲ 1156 Vario MT+201 ci · +28%
Bore5.1in5.4in▲ 1156 Vario MT+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.7in▲ 1156 Vario MT+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
LengthNot recorded266in—
Width25in116in▲ 1156 Vario MT+91 in · +364%
HeightNot recorded148in—
Operating Weight34,895lb45,760lb▲ 1156 Vario MT+10,865 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
System TypeClosedClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Differential SteeringNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 85EFendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
Coolant20galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 74th percentile (375 hp)B · 91st percentile (523 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 75th percentile (729 ci)B · 94th percentile (930 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 73rd percentile (34,895 lb)B · 88th percentile (45,760 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 5th percentile (25 in)B · 84th percentile (116 in)
A · 85EB · 1156 Vario MTMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 85EFull spec pageFendt 1156 Vario MT