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Challenger 35 Specs ( 1995-1998 )

Name: Challenger 35
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1615

Caterpillar Challenger 35

Max Drawbar HP 183.2 hp

Max Pull 26,730 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger 35 is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured by Caterpillar between 1995 and 1998, equipped with a 210 hp Caterpillar 3116 turbocharged diesel engine. The machine features a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a rear hitch with a 12,500-lb lift capacity. Listed with an original 1998 price of $118,875, it accommodates track widths ranging from 16 to 32 inches.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model recorded a maximum drawbar output of 183.2 hp and a maximum pull of 26,730 lbs.

Transmission and Hydraulic Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a variable-displacement load-sensing hydraulic system rated at 31.2 gpm.

Chassis and Track Specifications: This crawler features an 86-inch wheelbase and supports multiple gauge settings from 60 to 90 inches to accommodate various track widths.

Production

Description	Agricultural Crawler tractor / Original price was $118,875 in 1998
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)

Engine

Engine type	Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	85 gal (321.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity	34.4 qts (32.6 L)
Description	Caterpillar 3116 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	403 ci (6.6 L)
Power	210 hp (156.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (claimed)	150 hp (111.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	175 hp (130.5 kW)

Transmission

Gears	16 forward and 9 reverse / 32 forward and 18 reverse
Type	full power shift / creeper
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 32-speed creeper
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 32-speed creeper

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Wet disc brakes
Drive	crawler
Steering	differential power

Hydraulics

Pressure	2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow	31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm)
Type	variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Valves	3 or 4

Hitch

Control	draft control
Rear lift	12500 lbs (5670 kg)
Rear Type	III/II

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Engine RPM	1000@1900
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Gauge	60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches (152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm)
Height (cab)	120 inches (304 cm)
Height (exhaust)	125 inches (317 cm)
Length	211 inches (535 cm)
Weight	22262 lbs (10098 kg)
Wheelbase	86 inches (218 cm)
Width	91 inches (231 cm)

Challenger 35 Tracks

Width	16 inches (40 cm) / 18 inches (45 cm) / 20 inches (50 cm) / 25 inches (63 cm) / 32 inches (81 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	16-inch tracks
Weight	22262 lbs (10098 kg)
Wheelbase	86 inches (218 cm)

References

Description	Challenger 65B published in 1995, by Caterpillar / Challenger 35, 45 and 55 Product Bulletin published in 1995, by Caterpillar

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1615

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Test Date: October-November, 1995

Location: Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

No PTO performance data available.

Unballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears 1750 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
5th Gear	155.70	25,110	2.33	15.00	1842	14.05	0.50
6th Gear	169.60	22,760	2.80	8.10	1752	15.36	0.46
7th Gear	178.00	19,550	3.41	4.50	1750	16.10	0.44
8th Gear	181.80	16,790	4.06	4.10	1752	16.39	0.43
9th Gear	183.20	14,180	4.85	2.00	1751	16.57	0.43
10th Gear	178.10	11,710	5.70	1.40	1752	16.10	0.44

Ballasted Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
158.70	12,030	4.95	2.10	29.60	Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2098	14.79	0.48	32	183
124.80	9,030	5.18	1.70	29.60	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2189	13.35	0.53	32	181
84.60	6,020	5.27	1.40	29.60	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2220	11.15	0.63	32	181
125.60	9,060	5.20	1.00	29.60	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th Gear	1859	14.93	0.47	36	181
84.60	6,020	5.27	0.70	29.60	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th Gear	1877	12.66	0.56	36	180

Ballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th Gear	148.50	26,730	2.08	15.00	1958	13.59	0.52
5th Gear	166.80	26,560	2.36	9.60	1751	15.26	0.46
6th Gear	173.50	22,600	2.88	5.20	1749	15.85	0.44
7th Gear	178.50	19,310	3.47	3.10	1751	16.33	0.43
8th Gear	182.50	16,710	4.10	2.90	1752	16.58	0.43
9th Gear	181.80	14,020	4.86	1.70	1750	16.64	0.42
10th Gear	176.20	11,580	5.71	1.30	1750	16.16	0.44

Unballasted Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
158.50	12,030	4.94	2.60	29.70	Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2100	14.62	0.48	32	181
124.60	9,020	5.18	2.10	29.70	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2189	13.15	0.54	32	180
84.60	6,020	5.27	1.80	29.70	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th Gear	2222	11.14	0.63	32	180
125.30	9,070	5.18	1.10	29.60	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th Gear	1855	15.06	0.47	32	181
84.50	6,020	5.26	0.80	29.60	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th Gear	1877	12.64	0.56	32	180

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm

Engine

Make	Caterpillar
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical
Displacement	402 cu in (6598 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.7
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm

Chassis

Type	Tracklayer-rubber tracked
Steering	Differential steering hydrostatically actuated by steering wheel
Transmission	Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (17.92 mph max)
Brakes	Caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	Direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	10,696 kg

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	NA
Front Tires	NA
Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

Challenger 35 Specs ( 1995-1998 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Challenger 35 Tracks

Dimensions & Tracks

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Drawbar Performance

Unballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears 1750 RPM

Ballasted Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Ballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Hydraulic Performance

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks