Compare/Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT945C

Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT945C

Verdict: Challenger 85D vs Challenger MT945C

The Challenger 85D and the Challenger MT945C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 85D leads on rated power with 370 hp against 363 hp. Challenger 85D is the lighter machine (15,528 kg vs 17,811 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT945C is the newer design (2009 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger 85D for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT945C 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

363 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 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

275.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

202.6 kWReference

277.9 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

15.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

137 x 171 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

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

277.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

233.0 kWReference

271.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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1476.2 LReference

Engine

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328.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power

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328.1 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

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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Tier IIIReference

Bore and stroke

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5.4x6.75 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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Caterpillar PowershiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Powershift -16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

237.1 kWReference

268.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

249.8 kWReference

310.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

109.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

109.8 LReference

923 ciReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

136.3 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

285.6 kWReference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

768.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

394 cmReference

Weight

15528 kgReference

17811 kgReference

Length

589 cmReference

756 cmReference

Height (cab)

325 cmReference

383 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Operating weight

15528 kgReference

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Gauge

228 cmReference

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Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Ag front

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480/80R46Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Shipping weight

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17811 kgReference

Max weight

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22680 kgReference

Front axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

145Reference

185Reference

Batteries

2Reference

4Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 CCAReference

Challenger 85D Tracks

Option

35-inch trackReference

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Width

304 cmReference

487 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

93.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

16011 kgReference

22568 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Front Axle Type

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Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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59 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

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 III/IVN, IVReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

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360 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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383.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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756.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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487.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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17,810.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Articulated powerReference

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.