Compare/Challenger 85E vs Challenger MT765

Challenger 85E vs Challenger MT765

Verdict: Challenger 85E vs Challenger MT765

The Challenger 85E and the Challenger MT765 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT765 leads on rated power with 306 hp against 303 hp. Challenger MT765 is the lighter machine (13,390 kg vs 15,828 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 85E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 446.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT765 is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). In short: choose the Challenger MT765 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 85E 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

303 hp

306 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

Original price

$224,000Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1059.8 LReference

787.3 LReference

Engine

279.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

221.1 kWReference

192.8 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

8.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

112 x 149 mmReference

Power

279.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

221.1 kWReference

192.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

226.1 kWReference

193.4 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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228.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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182.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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228.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

30 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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CaterpillarReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

225.2 kWReference

190.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

250.3 kWReference

222.8 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

227.9 kWReference

211.0 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

15828 kgReference

13390 kgReference

Operating weight

15828 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

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4064 mmReference

Gauge

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304 to 406 cmReference

Challenger 85E Tracks

Width

63 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

66.6 l/hourReference

67.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

15454 kgReference

15668 kgReference

MT765 Serial Numbers

2002

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AMS20000Reference

2003

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AMS30000Reference

2004

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AMS40000Reference

Location:

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On main tractor frame, front left side.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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160Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.