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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 Kubota M5970
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M5970
Utility
- power
- 59.5 hp
- displacement
- 197 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
ChallengerChallenger 85E
vs
KubotaKubota M5970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 85E higher · +316 hp (+530%)85E375 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
85E is in the 74th percentile; M5970 is in the 36th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 85E higher · +532 ci (+270%)85E729 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
85E is in the 75th percentile; M5970 is in the 28th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ 85E higher · +3 (+100%)85E6
M59703
Median Crawler Tractor6
85E is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 10th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ M5970 higher · +6 (+60%)85E10
M597016
Median Crawler Tractor10
85E is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 69th · 179 models
85E (A)M5970 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Kubota | — |
| Model | 85E | M5970 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Kubota | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D3200 | — |
| Power Output | 375hp | 59.5hp | ▲ 85E+316 hp · +530% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ M5970+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 85E+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 729ci | 197ci | ▲ 85E+532 ci · +270% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 4.3in | ▲ 85E+0.8 in · +19% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 4.5in | ▲ 85E+1.4 in · +31% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Manual with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 144in | — |
| Width | 25in | 72.8in | ▲ M5970+47.8 in · +191% |
| Height | Not recorded | 95.3in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,895lb | 5,049lb | ▲ 85E+29,846 lb · +591% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | II/I and JISII/I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | 3.1gal | ▲ 85E+16.9 gal · +545% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger 85E | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 74th percentile (375 hp)B · 36th percentile (59.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 75th percentile (729 ci)B · 28th percentile (197 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 73rd percentile (34,895 lb)B · 17th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · 85EB · M5970Median Crawler Tractor