Challenger 85E
| | 1998 - 2001 |
| E Series | | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Series map:
75E
85E
95E
340.0hp
375.0hp
410.0hp
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
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| Agricultural Crawler tractor |
| Built in Dekalb, Illinois, USA |
| Original price | $224,000
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| Challenger 85E Power |
| Engine (gross) | 375 hp
279.6 kW
|
| Drawbar (claimed) | 290 hp
216.3 kW
|
| PTO (claimed) | 323 hp
240.9 kW
|
| Drawbar (tested) | 296.50 hp
221.1 kW
|
| PTO (tested) | 335.70 hp
250.3 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Drive | crawler
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| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering
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| Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
| Capacity |
| Fuel | 280 gal
1059.8 L
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| Hydraulic system | 18 gal
68.1 L
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| Hydraulics |
| Type | closed center
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| Capacity | 18 gal
68.1 L
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| Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar
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| Valves | 4
|
| Pump flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75)
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| Engine RPM | 1000@2050
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| Electrical |
| Ground | negative
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| Charging system | alternator
|
| Charging amps | 145
|
| Batteries | 2
|
| Battery CCA | 900
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| Battery volts | 12
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| References |
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| Challenger 85E Agricultural Tractor published in 1998, by Caterpillar |
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| This machine's data modified on June 1, 2026 |
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