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Claas Challenger 65E vs Claas Challenger 85E

Verdict: Claas Challenger 65E vs Claas Challenger 85E

The Claas Challenger 65E 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 277 hp. Claas Challenger 65E is the lighter machine (15,510 kg vs 15,828 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Claas Challenger 85E for outright pulling power, or the Claas Challenger 65E 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 Challenger 65E Tractor
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas Challenger 85E Tractor
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
277 hp
303 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$187,000Reference
$224,000Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1059.8 LReference
1059.8 LReference
Engine
231.2 kWReference
279.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
184.9 kWReference
221.1 kWReference
Displacement
10.3 LReference
11.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 140 mmReference
130 x 150 mmReference
Power
231.2 kWReference
279.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
75.7 LReference
Max power
184.9 kWReference
221.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
206.5 kWReference
226.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
230.4 kWReference
250.3 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4Reference
4Reference
Total flow
151.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III,IVReference
Rear lift
6614 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
213.2 kWReference
227.9 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
225.2 kWReference
Pump flow
151.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Weight
15510 kgReference
15828 kgReference
Operating weight
15510 kgReference
15828 kgReference
Claas 65E Tracks
Width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
58.7 l/hourReference
66.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
15097 kgReference
15454 kgReference
Claas 85E Tracks

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.

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