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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 John Deere 9460R
John DeereModel B
John Deere 9460R
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 460 hp
- displacement
- 826 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
ChallengerChallenger 85E
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9460R
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 9460R higher · +85 hp (+23%)85E375 hp
9460R460 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85E is in the 74th percentile; 9460R is in the 82nd · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 9460R higher · +97 ci (+13%)85E729 ci
9460R826 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85E is in the 75th percentile; 9460R is in the 84th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85E6
9460R6
Median Crawler Tractor6
85E is in the 50th percentile; 9460R is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9460R higher · +14 (+140%)85E10
9460R24
Median Crawler Tractor10
85E is in the 50th percentile; 9460R is in the 94th · 179 models
85E (A)9460R (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | John Deere | — |
| Model | 85E | 9460R | — |
| Category | Crawler | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech PSX | — |
| Power Output | 375hp | 460hp | ▲ 9460R+85 hp · +23% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 729ci | 826ci | ▲ 9460R+97 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 5.2in | ▲ 9460R+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 6.5in | ▲ 9460R+0.6 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | partial power shift/full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 282in | — |
| Width | 25in | 120in | ▲ 9460R+95 in · +380% |
| Height | Not recorded | 148in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,895lb | 41,715lb | ▲ 9460R+6,820 lb · +20% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | hydraulic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | hydraulic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 85E | John Deere 9460R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | CommandView II cab (standard) with air-conditioning | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 74th percentile (375 hp)B · 82nd percentile (460 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 75th percentile (729 ci)B · 84th percentile (826 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 94th percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 73rd percentile (34,895 lb)B · 80th percentile (41,715 lb)
A · 85EB · 9460RMedian Crawler Tractor