Challenger 85E Technical Specifications
Challenger 85E is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1998 – 2001.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger 85E 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 85E Production
Manufacturer: | |
Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price | $224,000 |
Engine: | 296.50 hp 221.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 335.70 hp 250.3 kW |
Challenger 85E Mechanical
Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics
Type | closed |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 40 gpm 151.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM | 1000 |
Challenger 85E Engine detail
Engine Detail | |
Caterpillar | |
turbocharged intercooled diesel | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 729 ci 11.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.118×5.906 inches 130 x 150 mm |
Power | 375 hp 279.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 80 qts 75.7 L |
Engine Oil |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Challenger 85E Dimensions
Wheelbase | 107 inches 271 cm |
Operating weight | 34,895 lbs 15828 kg |
Challenger 85E Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1750 | |
Diesel 10-speed crawler May 13 – June 2, 1998 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1750 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 335.70 hp 250.3 kW |
Fuel use | 16.6 gal/hour 62.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 303.25 hp 226.1 kW |
Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 305.58 hp 227.9 kW |
Fuel use | 16.0 gal/hour 60.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 296.50 hp 221.1 kW |
Fuel use | 17.6 gal/hour 66.6 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 34,070 lbs 15454 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. |
FAQ
Is Challenger 85E a good tractor?
The Challenger 85E 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 85E take?
Check out the Challenger 85E 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 85E?
The Challenger 85E was an agricultural tractor model made from 1998 – 2001
How much horsepower is a Challenger 85E?
The 85E engine tested at 296.50 hp
221.1 kW drawbar and 335.70 hp
250.3 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Challenger 85E tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Challenger 85E weight ranges from 34,895 lbs
15828 kg .
How much can a Challenger 85E Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Challenger 85E tractors starts at 34,070 lbs
15454 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.