Compare/Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT755

Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT755

Verdict: Challenger 85C vs Challenger MT755

The Challenger 85C and the Challenger MT755 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT755 leads on rated power with 290 hp against 284 hp. Challenger MT755 is the lighter machine (13,399 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 MT755 is the newer design (2002 vs 1994). In short: choose the Challenger MT755 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

Clear

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

CaterpillarReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

264.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

208.8 kWReference

168.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

203.1 kWReference

151.3 kWReference

Displacement

10.3 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 140 mmReference

112 x 149 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

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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

151.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

211.8 kWReference

176.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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787.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

30 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

227.4 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

227.1 kWReference

201.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

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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

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

216.1 kWReference

191.9 kWReference

Total flow

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164.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Capacities

Fuel

791.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

15261 kgReference

13399 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

15261 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

304 to 406 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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4064 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

160Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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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

51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

15274 kgReference

12762 kgReference

MT755 Serial Numbers

2002

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ALM20000Reference

2003

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ALM30000Reference

2004

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ALM40000Reference

Location:

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On main tractor frame, front left side.Reference

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.