Compare/Challenger 95E vs Challenger MT685E

Challenger 95E vs Challenger MT685E

Verdict: Challenger 95E vs Challenger MT685E

The Challenger 95E and the Challenger MT685E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 95E leads on rated power with 306 hp against 305 hp. Challenger MT685E is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 16,111 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 95E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT685E is the newer design (2014 vs 1998). In short: choose the Challenger 95E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT685E 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

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

306 hp

305 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

Pull at 2.55KPHReference

Original price

$238,000Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1059.8 LReference

628.3 LReference

Engine

305.7 kWReference

253.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

244.4 kWReference

201.2 kWReference

Displacement

11.9 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

130 x 150 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

305.7 kWReference

253.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

75.7 LReference

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Max power

244.4 kWReference

201.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

228.1 kWReference

227.3 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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59.8 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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275.9 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 IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Techstar CVTReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

forward and reverse options

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continuously variable transmission - infinite F and (2-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

225.2 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

254.9 kWReference

243.4 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

228.4 kWReference

234.7 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Pump flow

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204.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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III/IVNReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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11999 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat 4 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

16111 kgReference

10800 kgReference

Operating weight

16111 kgReference

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Length

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555 cmReference

Height (cab)

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358 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10800 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Challenger 95E Tracks

Width

63 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

72.7 l/hourReference

65.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

15967 kgReference

9922 kgReference

Variants

8737

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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240 (twin 120A)Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 3Reference

Rear Axle Type

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Bar: 4.33 by 105 inches | 4.33 by 118 inchesReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Capacities

Capacity

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512.6 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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59.8 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

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/IVNReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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11,999.8 kgReference

Power

Rated Power

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340 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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290 hpReference

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 disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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358.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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555.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,800 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.