Compare/Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665C

Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665C

Verdict: Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665C

The Challenger 85C and the Challenger MT665C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT665C leads on rated power with 290 hp against 284 hp. Challenger 85C is the lighter machine (15,261 kg vs 24,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT665C is the newer design (2009 vs 1994). In short: choose the Challenger MT665C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 85C 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

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

284 hp

290 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 4.71 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

264.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

208.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

203.1 kWReference

162.9 kWReference

Displacement

10.3 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 140 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

264.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

203.1 kWReference

159.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

211.8 kWReference

189.4 kWReference

Fuel tank

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690.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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29.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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integrated exhaust gas recirculation optional (IECR)Reference

Power (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Maximum Power

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238.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Torque

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1400.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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468.6 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.7:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Techstar CVTReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

227.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

227.1 kWReference

216.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

512.6 ciReference

Pressure

175.8 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

232.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

419.9 barReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

216.1 kWReference

205.7 kWReference

Total flow

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174.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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12002 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9678 kgReference

Front lift (at ends)

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4998 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

—

electro-hydraulicReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

791.1 LReference

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Max capacity

—

17640 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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29.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

15261 kgReference

24250 to 25795 poundsReference

Length

589 cmReference

566 cmReference

Height (cab)

325 cmReference

338 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

15261 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

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Front tire

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480/70R34Reference

Rear tire

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520/85R46Reference

Ag front

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480/70R34Reference

Ag rear

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520/85R46Reference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Front tread

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154 to 225 cmReference

Rear tread

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148 to 303 cmReference

Shipping

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10999 kgReference

Operating

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11700 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

775Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

—

2Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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775 CCAReference

Challenger 85C Tracks

Width

304 cmReference

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Length on ground

272 cmReference

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Area on ground

4.1 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Test results

Fuel use

65.5 l/hourReference

59.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

15274 kgReference

12068 kgReference

Variants

8670

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Challenger MT665C attachments

MT665C Serial Number Location

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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BarReference

Country of manufacturer

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FranceReference

PTO

PTO Power

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250 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Closed Center Load SensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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12,002 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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338.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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566.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/85R46Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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58.5 to 119.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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480/70R34Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60.9 to 88.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.