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Tractor · 1996Unverified

Challenger 85D

Name: Challenger 85D
Brand: Challenger

Challenger 85D — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 370 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger 85D is a tractor model with a rating of 370 hp, categorising it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 1996 to 1997, the model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a tracked undercarriage equipped with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 15528 kg, and it is suited for applications covering approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

370 hp

Max power

249.8 kW

Weight

15528 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

370 hp

Recorded weight

15528 kg

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1996-1997

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Agricultural Crawler tractorReference

Original price was $155,200 in 1997Reference

DrivecrawlerReference

Steeringhydrostatic differential steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)275.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)202.6 kWReference

Caterpillar 3196 ATAACReference

turbocharged intercooled dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke130 x 150 mmReference

Power (gross)275.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Pre-heatingblock heaterReference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity75.7 LReference

Max power249.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed233.0 kWReference

Max power202.6 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity56.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)237.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)249.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system109.8 LReference

Typeclosed-center pressure-compensatedReference

Capacity109.8 LReference

Pressure189.6 barReference

Valves4Reference

Pump flow102.2 lpmReference

Pump flow132.5 lpmReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM1000@2050Reference

Power at rated PTO speed237.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel768.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase271 cmReference

Weight15528 kgReference

25-inch tracksReference

Length589 cmReference

Width304 cmReference

Height (cab)325 cmReference

Height (exhaust)365 cmReference

Operating weight15528 kgReference

Gauge228 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps145Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA900Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Challenger 85D Tracks

Option30-inch trackReference

Option35-inch trackReference

Width63 cmReference

Length on ground272 cmReference

Area on ground3.5 m²Reference

Ground pressure0.4 barReference

Width76 cmReference

Area on ground4.1 m²Reference

Ground pressure0.4 barReference

Width88 cmReference

Area on ground4.8 m²Reference

Ground pressure0.3 barReference

Test results

Diesel 10-speed crawlerApril 9 - 16, 1997Link: OCED Tractor Test 1723 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use64.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use62.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use62.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use61.7 l/hourReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull16011 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.

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