Challenger 85E Specs ( 1998-2001 )
Overview
The Challenger 85E is a farm crawler tractor manufactured between 1998 and 2001 with an original price of $224,000. It is powered by a Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine providing 375 hp and is equipped with a 10-speed full power shift transmission. The machine features 25-inch tracks, a 107-inch wheelbase, and an operating weight of 34,895 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Pulling Capacity:
In OCED Tractor Test 1750, the 85E recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 34,070 lbs and a maximum tested PTO power of 335.70 hp.
Hydraulic System Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a closed hydraulic system providing 40 gpm of pump flow through four valves to manage auxiliary attachments.
Mechanical and Steering Layout:
The crawler drive utilizes hydrostatic differential steering, hydraulic caliper disc brakes, and a transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Original price | $224,000 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 280 gal (1059.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.118x5.906 inches (130 x 150 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 80 qts (75.7 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 729 ci (11.9 L) |
| Power | 375 hp (279.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 296.50 hp (221.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 302 hp (225.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 335.70 hp (250.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 10-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic caliper disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Type | closed |
| Valves | 4 |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 34,895 lbs (15828 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
Challenger 85E Tracks
| Width | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 25-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 34,895 lbs (15828 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1750
| Description | Diesel 10-speed crawlerMay 13 - June 2, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1750 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 16.6 gal/hour (62.8 l/hour) / 16.1 gal/hour (60.9 l/hour) / 16.0 gal/hour (60.6 l/hour) / 17.6 gal/hour (66.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 335.70 hp (250.3 kW) / 296.50 hp (221.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 34,070 lbs (15454 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 303.25 hp (226.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 305.58 hp (227.9 kW) |