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Challenger 85D

Challenger 85D tractor
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The Challenger 85D is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1996 to 1997 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 3196 ATAAC turbocharged intercooled 6-cylinder diesel engine with 370 hp gross power. The tractor has a 10-speed full power shift transmission and hydrostatic differential steering. It comes standard with a cab equipped with air-conditioning and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The 85D offers various track width options and has a fuel capacity of 203 gallons. It is designed for heavy-duty agricultural tasks with a crawler drive system and advanced hydraulics.
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Power370 hp
Founded1996 - 1997
Model85D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 85D

Power

PTO (tested):334.95 hp (249.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):318 hp (237.1 kW)
Engine (gross):370 hp (275.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):271.64 hp (202.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):265 hp (197.6 kW)

Engine

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

Tracks

Option:30-inch track, 35-inch track
Width (25-inch track):25 inches (63 cm)
Width (30-inch track):30 inches (76 cm)
Width (35-inch track):35 inches (88 cm)
Area on ground (25-inch track):5355 in² (3.5 m²)
Area on ground (30-inch track):6426 in² (4.1 m²)
Area on ground (35-inch track):7497 in² (4.8 m²)
Ground pressure (25-inch track):6.1 psi (0.4 bar)
Ground pressure (30-inch track):5.6 psi (0.4 bar)
Ground pressure (35-inch track):4.4 psi (0.3 bar)
Length on ground (25-inch track):107.1 inches (272 cm)
Length on ground (30-inch track):107.1 inches (272 cm)
Length on ground (35-inch track):107.1 inches (272 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:203 gal (768.4 L)
Hydraulic system:29 gal (109.8 L)

Dimensions

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

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:900
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:145
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price:$155,200 in 1997
Years produced:1996 - 1997

Transmission

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent Optional
Engine RPM:1000@2050
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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