ClaasModel A
Claas Challenger 85E
Crawler
- power
- 375 hp
- displacement
- 729 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural
Claas Challenger 85E vs Versatile 265
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 265
Agricultural
- power
- 260 hp
- displacement
- 543 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ClaasClaas Challenger 85E
vs
VersatileVersatile 265
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ Challenger 85E higher · +115 hp (+44%)Challenger 85E375 hp
265260 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
Challenger 85E is in the 97th percentile; 265 is in the 89th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Challenger 85E higher · +186 ci (+34%)Challenger 85E729 ci
265543 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
Challenger 85E is in the 95th percentile; 265 is in the 90th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedChallenger 85E6
2656
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
Challenger 85E is in the 74th percentile; 265 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 265 higher · +6 (+60%)Challenger 85E10
26516
Median Agricultural Tractor16
Challenger 85E is in the 23rd percentile; 265 is in the 50th · 972 models
Challenger 85E (A)265 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Versatile | — |
| Model | Challenger 85E | 265 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | QSL9 | — |
| Power Output | 375hp | 260hp | ▲ Challenger 85E+115 hp · +44% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ Challenger 85E+600 RPM · +40% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 729ci | 543ci | ▲ Challenger 85E+186 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 4.5in | ▲ Challenger 85E+0.6 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 5.7in | ▲ Challenger 85E+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 252in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 132in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,895lb | 23,945lb | ▲ Challenger 85E+10,950 lb · +46% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed | Closed-Center Load Sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/IIIN | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Differential Steering | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 20gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Challenger 85E | Versatile 265 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 97th percentile (375 hp)B · 89th percentile (260 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 95th percentile (729 ci)B · 90th percentile (543 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 97th percentile (34,895 lb)B · 91st percentile (23,945 lb)
A · Challenger 85EB · 265Median Agricultural Tractor