Compare/Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT765E

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT765E

Verdict: Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT765E

The Challenger 85D and the Challenger MT765E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT765E leads on rated power with 375 hp against 370 hp. Challenger MT765E is the lighter machine (13,667 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 MT765E is the newer design (2014 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger MT765E 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

375 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

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

electro-hydraulic differentialReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

275.9 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

202.6 kWReference

202.9 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

9.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (gross)

275.9 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

202.6 kWReference

202.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

233.0 kWReference

232.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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942.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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87.1 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Maximum Power

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302.0 kWReference

Torque

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1808.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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7 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV || selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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605.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.370x5.709 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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CaterpillarReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

—

Caterpillar - 16F and 4RReference

Track Drive type

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

237.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

249.8 kWReference

266.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

598 ciReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

321.7 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

237.6 kWReference

256.7 kWReference

SCV flow

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136.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVN/IIIReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 3 optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

768.4 LReference

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Max capacity

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17690 kgReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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87.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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Weight

15528 kgReference

13667 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

304 to 406 cmReference

Shipping

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13667 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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5443 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

145Reference

300 (2x 150amp)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

—

2Reference

Challenger 85D Tracks

Option

35-inch trackReference

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Width

304 cmReference

86 cmReference

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

74.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

16011 kgReference

13651 kgReference

Challenger MT765E Tracks

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 4 standard | Cat. 3 optionalReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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5,443.1 kgReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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28 ValvesReference

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 IVN/IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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7,257.5 kgReference

Power

Rated Power

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375 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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electro-hydraulic differentialReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

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13,667.2 kgReference

Track width

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86.4 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.