Challenger 85E
The Challenger 85E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 729 ci 11.9 L engine. The rated power output is 375 hp 279.6 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 34,895 lbs 15828 kg.
Engine Power
375 hp
279.6 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
280 gal
1059.8 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
34,895 lbs
15828 kg
Challenger 85E Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1998 - 2001
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1998 - 2001 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price | $224,000 |
Challenger 85E Engine | |
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Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 280 gal
1059.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Challenger 85E Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger 85E Power | |
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Engine | 375 hp
279.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 302 hp
225.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 296.50 hp
221.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 335.70 hp
250.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 34,895 lbs
15828 kg |
25-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 729 ci / 11.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 729 ci
11.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.118x5.906 inches
130 x 150 mm |
Power | 375 hp
279.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 80 qts
75.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Challenger 85E Tracks | |
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Width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Operating weight | 34,895 lbs
15828 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1750 | |
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Diesel 10-speed crawler
May 13 - June 2, 1998
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1750 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 335.70 hp
250.3 kW |
Fuel use | 16.6 gal/hour
62.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 303.25 hp
226.1 kW |
Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour
60.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 305.58 hp
227.9 kW |
Fuel use | 16.0 gal/hour
60.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 296.50 hp
221.1 kW |
Fuel use | 17.6 gal/hour
66.6 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 34,070 lbs
15454 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Challenger 85E tractor photo
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