Search
Challenger 85E vs Zanello 700
Verdict: Challenger 85E vs Zanello 700
The Challenger 85E and the Zanello 700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 303 hp. Challenger 85E is the newer design (1998 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Zanello
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
303 hp
303 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
ZanelloReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$224,000Reference
—
Drive
crawlerReference
—
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1059.8 LReference
—
Engine
279.6 kWReference
225.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
221.1 kWReference
—
Displacement
11.9 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
130 x 150 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
279.6 kWReference
225.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
—
Compression
16:1Reference
—
Rated RPM
2100Reference
—
Starter volts
12Reference
—
Coolant capacity
75.7 LReference
—
Max power
221.1 kWReference
—
Power at rated engine speed
226.1 kWReference
—
Starter type
—
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
225.2 kWReference
—
PTO (tested)
250.3 kWReference
—
Type
full power shiftReference
closed centerReference
Valves
4Reference
—
Pump flow
151.4 lpmReference
—
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
—
Power at rated PTO speed
227.9 kWReference
—
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
—
Weight
15828 kgReference
—
Operating weight
15828 kgReference
—
Front tire
—
23.1x30Reference
Rear tire
—
23.1x30Reference
Ag front
—
23.1x30Reference
Ag rear
—
23.1x30Reference
Challenger 85E Tracks
Width
63 cmReference
—
Test results
Fuel use
66.6 l/hourReference
—
Max pull
15454 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.