Tractor · 1994Unverified
Challenger 85C
Challenger 85C — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 284 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
284 hp
Max power
227.1 kW
Weight
15261 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard.Reference
Engine
Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine264.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)203.1 kWReference
Caterpillar 3176 ATAACReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement10.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke125 x 140 mmReference
Power264.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Pre-heatingblock heaterReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity30.0 LReference
Coolant capacity75.7 LReference
Max power227.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed211.8 kWReference
Max power203.1 kWReference
Transmission
10-speed full power shiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity56.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)227.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)227.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system109.8 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity109.8 LReference
Pressure175.8 barReference
Valves4Reference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Steering flow232.4 lpmReference
Steering press.419.9 barReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed216.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel791.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase272 cmReference
Weight15261 kgReference
30-inch tracksReference
Length589 cmReference
Width304 cmReference
Height (cab)325 cmReference
Height (exhaust)365 cmReference
Operating weight15261 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
Gauge228 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps115Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA900Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Challenger 85C Tracks
Width76 cmReference
Length on ground272 cmReference
Area on ground4.1 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.4 barReference
Test results
Diesel 10-speed crawlerApril 4 - 7, 1995Link: OCED Tractor Test 1687 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use62.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use60.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use65.5 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull15274 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.