Challenger 95E Specs ( 1998-2001 )
Overview
The Challenger 95E is an agricultural crawler tractor produced between 1998 and 2001 with an original price of $238,000. It is powered by an 11.9L Caterpillar 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine and features 25-inch tracks on a 107-inch wheelbase. The machine is equipped with a 10-speed full power shift transmission and a 280-gallon fuel tank.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1751, the tractor achieved a maximum drawbar power of 327.74 hp and a maximum pull of 35,202 lbs using gear 1 for the pull test.
Transmission and Hydraulic Configuration:
The 95E utilizes a 10-speed full power shift transmission with two reverse gears and a closed center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 40 gpm through four valves.
Engine and Cooling Specifications:
The Caterpillar 11.9L engine is liquid-cooled with an 80-quart coolant capacity and features a 16:1 compression ratio with a rated speed of 2100 RPM.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Original price | $238,000 |
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 | 410 hp (305.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 327.74 hp (244.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 302 hp (225.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 341.88 hp (254.9 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
| Total flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 35,520 lbs (16111 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
Challenger 95E Tracks
| Width | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 25-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 35,520 lbs (16111 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 107 inches (271 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1751
| Description | Diesel 10-speed crawlerMay 19 - June 2, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1751 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 16.8 gal/hour (63.6 l/hour) / 16.1 gal/hour (60.9 l/hour) / 15.9 gal/hour (60.2 l/hour) / 19.2 gal/hour (72.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 341.88 hp (254.9 kW) / 327.74 hp (244.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 35,202 lbs (15967 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 305.95 hp (228.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 306.34 hp (228.4 kW) |