Compare/Claas Axion 920 vs Claas Challenger 85E

Claas Axion 920 vs Claas Challenger 85E

Verdict: Claas Axion 920 vs Claas Challenger 85E

The Claas Axion 920 and the Claas Challenger 85E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Axion 920 leads on rated power with 317 hp against 303 hp. Claas Axion 920 is the lighter machine (12,840 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 643.5 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Claas Axion 920 for outright pulling power, or the Claas 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

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Claas

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

317 hp

303 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ClaasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$224,000Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydrostatic differential steeringReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

236.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

235.0 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

130 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

232.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

235.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2150Reference

2100Reference

Torque

1350.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Oil change

600 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

2,080 rpmReference

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Cooling system

Visctronic fanReference

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Engine

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279.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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221.1 kWReference

Power

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279.6 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

CMATICReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Pump flow

219.9 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IVReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

7520 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000E/1000Reference

1000Reference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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225.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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250.3 kWReference

Valves

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4Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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227.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

271 cmReference

Weight

12840 kgReference

15828 kgReference

Front tire

620/75R30Reference

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Rear tire

710/85R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 620/75R30. Rear: 710/85R38Reference

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Length

559 cmReference

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Height (cab)

344 cmReference

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Max weight

18000 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

64 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

61 cmReference

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Operating weight

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15828 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

8.7 lReference

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Fuel tank

643.5 LReference

1059.8 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

56.8 LReference

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Power

Max Power

325 hpReference

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Rated Power

320 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

263 hpReference

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Front PTO Power

TrueReference

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General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

219.6 l/minReference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

4,999.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

241.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

574 cmReference

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Overall weight

13,499.8 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

TRUEReference

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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.