Compare/Challenger 65D vs Challenger 85E

Challenger 65D vs Challenger 85E

Verdict: Challenger 65D vs Challenger 85E

The Challenger 65D and the Challenger 85E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 85E leads on rated power with 303 hp against 300 hp. Challenger 85E is the lighter machine (15,828 kg vs 15,982 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 85E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 791.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 85E is the newer design (1998 vs 1995). In short: choose the Challenger 85E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 65D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

300 hp

303 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

Original price

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$224,000Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

791.1 LReference

1059.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

223.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

175.4 kWReference

221.1 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

130 x 150 mmReference

Power (gross)

223.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

75.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

191.0 kWReference

226.1 kWReference

Max power

175.4 kWReference

221.1 kWReference

Engine

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279.6 kWReference

Power

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279.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

191.0 kWReference

250.3 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Valves

4Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear lift

6842 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

200.1 kWReference

227.9 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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225.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

Weight

15982 kgReference

15828 kgReference

Length

589 cmReference

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Height (cab)

325 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

15982 kgReference

15828 kgReference

Gauge

228 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

145Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Challenger 65D Tracks

Width

304 cmReference

63 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

60.2 l/hourReference

66.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

16103 kgReference

15454 kgReference

Challenger 85E Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.