Compare/Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT738

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT738

Verdict: Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT738

The Challenger 85D and the Challenger MT738 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT738 leads on rated power with 374 hp against 370 hp. Challenger MT738 is the lighter machine (15,169 kg vs 15,528 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT738 is the newer design (2018 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger MT738 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 85D 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

370 hp

374 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 3.52KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

275.9 kWReference

278.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

202.6 kWReference

201.5 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

9.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (gross)

275.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

202.6 kWReference

201.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

233.0 kWReference

242.1 kWReference

Fuel tank

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972.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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79.5 LReference

Rated Power (gross)

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278.9 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Accu-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

237.1 kWReference

211.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

249.8 kWReference

242.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

infinitely-variable transmissionReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

439.1 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

237.6 kWReference

241.5 kWReference

Rear Type

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III/IVNReference

Rear lift

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8618 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

768.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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Weight

15528 kgReference

15169 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

15528 kgReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

182 to 304 cmReference

Max weight

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18597 kgReference

Front axle

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BarReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

145Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Challenger 85D Tracks

Option

35-inch trackReference

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Width

304 cmReference

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Length on ground

272 cmReference

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Area on ground

4.8 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.3 barReference

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Test results

Fuel use

61.7 l/hourReference

64.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

16011 kgReference

15461 kgReference

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.