Compare/Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665D

Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665D

Verdict: Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT665D

The Challenger 85C and the Challenger MT665D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT665D leads on rated power with 290 hp against 284 hp. Challenger MT665D is the lighter machine (10,999 kg vs 15,261 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT665D is the newer design (2011 vs 1994). In short: choose the Challenger MT665D 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

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

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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 5.04 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic (optional)Reference

Engine

264.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

208.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

203.1 kWReference

163.5 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

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

thermostartReference

Compression

16:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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

163.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

211.8 kWReference

195.9 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)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

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.370x5.709 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

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Techstar CVTReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

forward and reverse options

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continuously variable transmission - infinite F and infinite RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

227.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

227.1 kWReference

222.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

110.1 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

110.1 LReference

Pressure

175.8 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

232.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

419.9 barReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

216.1 kWReference

218.6 kWReference

SCV flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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174.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift

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10323 kgReference

Front Hitch

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III (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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4989 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1970Reference

Capacities

Fuel

791.1 LReference

632.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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60.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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632.2 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

15261 kgReference

10999 kgReference

Length

589 cmReference

547 cmReference

Height (cab)

325 cmReference

358 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

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 480/70R34. Rear: 520/85R46Reference

Shipping weight

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10999 kgReference

Max weight

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15000 kgReference

Front axle

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4WD Quadlink SuspensionReference

Rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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

59.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

15274 kgReference

11290 kgReference

Variants

8670

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 3Reference

Rear Axle Type

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4.33 by 105 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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4WD | 4WD Quadlink SuspensionReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Rated Power

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265 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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225 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540E@1,577 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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46 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 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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10,323.8 kgReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III (optional)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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358.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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547.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/85R46 agReference

Front Wheel Type

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480/70R34 agReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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TRUEReference

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.