Tractor · 1996Unverified
Challenger 85D
Challenger 85D — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 370 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
370 hp
Max power
249.8 kW
Weight
15528 kg
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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.