Challenger 85C Technical Specifications
Challenger 85C is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1994 – 1996.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger 85C covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Challenger 85C Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
| Engine: | 272.42 hp 203.1 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 304.57 hp 227.1 kW |
Challenger 85C Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 115 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Challenger 85C Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Cab standard. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 209 gal 791.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 29 gal 109.8 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 29 gal 109.8 L |
| Pressure | 2550 psi 175.8 bar |
| Valves | 4 |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm 102.2 lpm |
| 35 gpmOptOptional 132.5 lpm | |
| Steering flow | 61.4 gpm 232.4 lpm |
| Steering press. | 6090 psi 419.9 bar |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear RPM | 1000 |
Challenger 85C Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar 3176 ATAAC | |
| turbocharged intercooled diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled inline | |
| Displacement | 629 ci 10.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.92×5.51 inches 125 x 140 mm |
| Power | 355 hp 264.7 kW |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| block heater | |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 31.7 qts 30.0 L |
| Coolant capacity | 80 qts 75.7 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | full power shift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts 56.8 L |
Challenger 85C Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 107.1 inches 272 cm |
| Length | 232 inches 589 cm |
| Width | 120 inches 304 cm |
| Height (cab) | 128 inches 325 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 144 inches 365 cm |
| Operating weight | 33645 lbs 15261 kg |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches 38 cm |
| Gauge | 90 inches 228 cm |
Challenger 85C Tests
| OCED Tractor Test 1687 | |
| Diesel 10-speed crawler April 4 – 7, 1995 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1687 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power | 304.57 hp 227.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 16.5 gal/hour 62.5 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed | 284.08 hp 211.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 289.86 hp 216.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 272.42 hp 203.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 17.3 gal/hour 65.5 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 33,673 lbs 15274 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Challenger 85C a good tractor?
The Challenger 85C is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Challenger 85C take?
Check out the Challenger 85C oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) made the 85C?
The Challenger 85C was an agricultural tractor model made from 1994 – 1996
How much horsepower is a Challenger 85C?
The 85C engine tested at 272.42 hp
203.1 kW drawbar and 304.57 hp
227.1 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Challenger 85C tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Challenger 85C weight ranges from 33645 lbs
15261 kg .
How much can a Challenger 85C Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Challenger 85C tractors starts at 33,673 lbs
15274 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.