Challenger

Challenger 35

The Challenger 35 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1995 to 1998 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 3116 turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 210 hp, a 16-speed full power shift transmission with a 32-speed creeper option, and a crawler drive. The tractor includes wet disc brakes, differential power steering, and a cab with air-conditioning. It has a variable-displacement load-sensing hydraulic system with 2750 psi pressure and a rear PTO with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch. The 35 model offers multiple track width options and a rear hitch with draft control and up to 15000 lbs lift capacity optional. It was originally priced at $118,875 in 1998.
Power210 hp
Founded1995 - 1998
Model35

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 35

Power
Engine210 hp (156.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)175 hp (130.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)150 hp (111.9 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelCaterpillar 3116
Power210 hp (156.6 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank85 gal (321.7 L)
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement403 ci (6.6 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity34.4 qts (32.6 L)
Optional fuel tank125 gal (473.1 L)
Tracks
Width options16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 32 inches (81 cm)
Dimensions
Gauge60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches (152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm)
Width91 inches (231 cm)
Length211 inches (535 cm)
Weight22262 lbs (10098 kg)
Wheelbase86 inches (218 cm)
Height (cab)120 inches (304 cm)
Height (exhaust)125 inches (317 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typevariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Valves3 or 4
Pressure2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
Drivecrawler
BrakesWet disc brakes
Steeringdifferential power
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
Years made1995 - 1998
Original price$118,875 in 1998
Transmission
Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears32 forward and 18 reverse
Full power shift
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 9 reverse
Transmission options16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper
Tractor hitch
Controldraft control
Rear TypeIII/II
Rear lift12500 lbs (5670 kg)
Optional rear lift15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM1000@1900
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)