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Challenger 85E

Challenger 85E tractor
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The Challenger 85E is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 375 hp (279.6 kW). The tractor has a 10-speed full power shift transmission with 2 reverse gears and hydrostatic differential steering. It rides on 25-inch wide tracks and has an operating weight of 34,895 lbs (15,828 kg). The 85E includes a closed hydraulic system with 4 valves and a 40 gpm pump flow, and a 1000 rpm rear PTO. It was originally priced at $224,000.
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Power375 hp
Founded1998 - 2001
Model85E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 85E

Power

Engine:375 hp (279.6 kW)
PTO (tested):335.70 hp (250.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):302 hp (225.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):296.50 hp (221.1 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged intercooled diesel
Power:375 hp (279.6 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:280 gal (1059.8 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements with aspirator
Bore/Stroke:5.118x5.906 inches (130 x 150 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:729 ci (11.9 L)
Manufacturer:Caterpillar
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:80 qts (75.7 L)

Tracks

Width:25 inches (63 cm)

Dimensions

Wheelbase:107 inches (271 cm)
Operating weight:34,895 lbs (15828 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:closed
Valves:4
Pump flow:40 gpm (151.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic caliper disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic differential steering

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price:$224,000
Years produced:1998 - 2001

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:1000

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