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Claas Challenger 85E vs Claas Xerion 3300 Saddle Trac
Verdict: Claas Challenger 85E vs Claas Xerion 3300 Saddle Trac
The Claas Challenger 85E and the Claas Xerion 3300 Saddle Trac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Claas Xerion 3300 Saddle Trac leads on rated power with 335 hp against 303 hp. In short: choose the Claas Xerion 3300 Saddle Trac 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Claas
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
303 hp
335 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ClaasReference
ClaasReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$224,000Reference
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Drive
crawlerReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic differential steeringReference
four-wheel steeringReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1059.8 LReference
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Engine
279.6 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
221.1 kWReference
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Displacement
11.9 LReference
8.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
130 x 150 mmReference
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Power
279.6 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
75.7 LReference
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Max power
221.1 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
226.1 kWReference
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Emissions
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Tier 3aReference
Torque
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1499.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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ZF Eccom 3.5 CVTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
225.2 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
250.3 kWReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
Valves
4Reference
up to 5Reference
Pump flow
151.4 lpmReference
235.0 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
227.9 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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130.0 LReference
Capacity
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130.0 LReference
Pressure
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260.0 barReference
Total flow
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190.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Rear lift
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11725 kgReference
Front Hitch
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IIIReference
Front lift
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7139 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
329 cmReference
Weight
15828 kgReference
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Operating weight
15828 kgReference
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Length
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662 cmReference
Height (cab)
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392 cmReference
Max weight
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32999 kgReference
Ground clearance
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46 cmReference
Claas 85E Tracks
Width
63 cmReference
248 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
66.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
15454 kgReference
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Variants
Trac
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center cabinReference
Saddle Trac
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front cabReference
Trac VC
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pivoting cabinReference
Capacities
Fuel
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620.0 LReference
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.