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Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT845
Verdict: Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT845
The Challenger 85D and the Challenger MT845 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT845 leads on rated power with 380 hp against 370 hp. Challenger 85D is the lighter machine (15,528 kg vs 18,144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT845 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger MT845 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
370 hp
380 hp
Confidence
40%
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 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
275.9 kWReference
283.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
197.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
202.6 kWReference
222.2 kWReference
Displacement
11.9 LReference
11.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
130 x 150 mmReference
130 x 150 mmReference
Power (gross)
275.9 kWReference
283.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
56.8 LReference
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Coolant capacity
75.7 LReference
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Max power
202.6 kWReference
222.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
233.0 kWReference
251.9 kWReference
Compression
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16.0:1Reference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
237.1 kWReference
233.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
249.8 kWReference
293.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
109.8 LReference
264.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
109.8 LReference
264.9 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4Reference
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Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
223.3 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2050Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
237.6 kWReference
272.4 kWReference
Rear valves
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4 to 6Reference
SCV flow
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113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IVNReference
Rear lift
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8845 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
768.4 LReference
1249.0 LReference
Max capacity
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27216 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
15528 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Length
589 cmReference
675 cmReference
Height (cab)
325 cmReference
350 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
365 cmReference
352 cmReference
Operating weight
15528 kgReference
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Gauge
228 cmReference
228 to 325 cmReference
Ground clearance
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47 cmReference
Shipping
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18144 kgReference
Ballasted
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22680 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
145Reference
160Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Challenger 85D Tracks
Option
35-inch trackReference
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Width
304 cmReference
360 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
71.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
16011 kgReference
17350 kgReference
MT845 Serial Numbers
2002
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BPP20000Reference
2003
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BPP30000Reference
2004
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BPP40000Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference
Challenger MT845 Tracks
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.