Compare/Claas Atles 946 vs Claas Challenger 85E

Claas Atles 946 vs Claas Challenger 85E

Verdict: Claas Atles 946 vs Claas Challenger 85E

The Claas Atles 946 and the Claas Challenger 85E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Challenger 85E leads on rated power with 303 hp against 282 hp. Claas Atles 946 is the lighter machine (9,027 kg vs 15,828 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Claas Challenger 85E holds more fuel (1059.8 L vs 455.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Challenger 85E for outright pulling power, or the Claas Atles 946 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

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

282 hp

303 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydrostatic differential steeringReference

Original price

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$224,000Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

6-cylinderReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Fuel tank

455.0 LReference

1059.8 LReference

Engine

210.3 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Displacement

7.2 LReference

11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 130 mmReference

130 x 150 mmReference

Power

210.3 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2100Reference

Torque

1100.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

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221.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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75.7 LReference

Max power

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221.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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226.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 8 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

110.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

12002 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

750/1000Reference

1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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225.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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250.3 kWReference

Type

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full power shiftReference

Valves

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4Reference

Pump flow

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151.4 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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227.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

271 cmReference

Weight

9027 kgReference

15828 kgReference

Front tire

600/70R38Reference

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Rear tire

650/85R38Reference

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Ag front

600/70R38Reference

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Ag rear

650/85R38Reference

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Length

509 cmReference

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Height

325 cmReference

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Operating weight

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15828 kgReference

Claas 85E Tracks

Width

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63 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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66.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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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.