CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application
Agricultural
- power
- 110 hp
- displacement
- 318 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Agricultural
Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Challenger 85C
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 85C
Crawler
- power
- 355 hp
- displacement
- 629 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaterpillarCaterpillar D3C SA Special Application
vs
ChallengerChallenger 85C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 85C higher · +245 hp (+223%)D3C SA Special Application110 hp
85C355 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
D3C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; 85C is in the 96th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 85C higher · +311 ci (+98%)D3C SA Special Application318 ci
85C629 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
D3C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; 85C is in the 93rd · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ 85C higher · +2 (+50%)D3C SA Special Application4
85C6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
D3C SA Special Application is in the 31st percentile; 85C is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 85C higher · +5 (+100%)D3C SA Special Application5
85C10
Median Agricultural Tractor16
D3C SA Special Application is in the 7th percentile; 85C is in the 23rd · 972 models
D3C SA Special Application (A)85C (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Challenger | — |
| Model | D3C SA Special Application | 85C | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3204 | 3176 ATAAC | — |
| Power Output | 110hp | 355hp | ▲ 85C+245 hp · +223% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ D3C SA Special Application+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 85C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 318ci | 629ci | ▲ 85C+311 ci · +98% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.9in | ▲ 85C+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.5in | ▲ 85C+0.5 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 232in | ▲ 85C+86 in · +59% |
| Width | 76.5in | 120in | ▲ 85C+43.5 in · +57% |
| Height | 108in | 128in | ▲ 85C+20 in · +19% |
| Operating Weight | 14,750lb | 33,645lb | ▲ 85C+18,895 lb · +128% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Challenger 85C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 20gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 50th percentile (110 hp)B · 96th percentile (355 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 49th percentile (318 ci)B · 93rd percentile (629 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 68th percentile (14,750 lb)B · 96th percentile (33,645 lb)
A · D3C SA Special ApplicationB · 85CMedian Agricultural Tractor