Challenger 85D tractor specifications

1996 - 1997

1996 - 1997 Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price:$155,200 (1997 )

Challenger 85D Power

Challenger 85D Power Engine (gross):370 hp
275.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed):265 hp
197.6 kW
PTO (claimed):318 hp
237.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):271.64 hp
202.6 kW
PTO (tested):334.95 hp
249.8 kW
power test details ...

1996 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1723

OCED Tractor Test 1723
Diesel 10-speed crawler April 9 - 16, 1997 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1723 file
PTO performance
Max power:	334.95 hp 249.8 kW
Fuel use:	17.1 gal/hour 64.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	312.46 hp 233.0 kW
Fuel use:	16.5 gal/hour 62.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	318.59 hp 237.6 kW
Fuel use:	16.6 gal/hour 62.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	271.64 hp 202.6 kW
Fuel use:	16.3 gal/hour 61.7 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	35,299 lbs 16011 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Challenger 85D Engine

Challenger 85D Engine Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1996 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3196 ATAAC
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	729 ci 11.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.118x5.906 inches 130 x 150 mm
Power (gross):	370 hp 275.9 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	block heater
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L
Coolant capacity:	80 qts 75.7 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:crawler
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmission:10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1996 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	60 qts 56.8 L

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:203 gal
768.4 L
Hydraulic system:29 gal
109.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed-center pressure-compensated
Capacity:29 gal
109.8 L
Pressure:2750 psi
189.6 bar
Valves:4
Pump flow:27 gpm
102.2 lpm
35 gpm
132.5 lpm *Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent*Optional
Rear RPM:1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM:1000@2050

Dimensions & Tracks

Dimensions & Tracks Wheelbase:107 inches
271 cm
Weight:34234 lbs
15528 kg
25-in track Full dimensions and tracks ...

1996 - 1997

Agricultural Crawler tractor

Challenger 85D Tracks

Challenger 85D Tracks
Size:	25-in track
Option:	30-inch track
	35-inch track

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	107 inches 271 cm
Length:	232 inches 589 cm
Width:	120 inches 304 cm *Width with 30-inch tracks.
Height (cab):	128 inches 325 cm
Height (exhaust):	144 inches 365 cm
Operating weight:	34234 lbs 15528 kg
Gauge:	90 inches 228 cm