Claas Challenger 85E

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Claas Challenger 85E is a powerful crawler tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong Caterpillar diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 375 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, which means it can work hard without getting too hot. The tractor has a full power shift transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, making it easy to change speeds for different jobs.

This big tractor weighs 34,895 pounds and uses tracks instead of wheels. The tracks are 25 inches wide, which helps the tractor move well on soft or muddy ground. It has a closed hydraulic system and uses hydrostatic differential steering, which makes it easy to turn and control. The Challenger 85E has above average engine power and weight compared to other tractors. It also has a very high engine displacement, which means it can handle heavy loads well.
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Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 375 hp (279.6 kW)

Transmission: Full Power Shift

Operating Weight: 34895 lb (15828 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Claas Challenger 85E vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Claas Challenger 85E is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Claas Challenger 85E is Excellent. It is greater than 91% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Claas Challenger 85E is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Claas Challenger 85E is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
729 ci (11.9 L)
Bore
5.12 in (130.0 mm)
Stroke
5.91 in (150.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
375 hp (279.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full Power Shift
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2