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Challenger 85E

Specs are assembled from available database fields and should be verified against the exact tractor before purchase.

farm1998 - 2001Ended

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Last updated
May 10, 2026

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Engine power375 hp
PTO power302 hp
Weight34895 lbs
Displacement729.00 ci / 11.900 L
Transmissionfull power shift
Actual manufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)

Overview

Manufacturer: Challenger

Actual manufacturer: Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)

Model: 85E

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 1998 - 2001

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 34895 lbs

Fuel tank: 280 gal / 1059.8 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 375 hp

Fuel type: Not available

Cylinders: 6

Displacement: 729.00 ci / 11.900 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: 15828 kg

Length: Not available

Width: 63 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 271 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: Not available

Rear tire: Not available

Transmission

Type: full power shift

Name: Transmission

Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse

Forward gears: 10

Reverse gears: 2

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 302 hp / 225.2 kW

Rear PTO type: Not available

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 1000

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 40 gpm / 151.4 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: closed; pump flow: 40 gpm | 151.4 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: Crawler

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: Not available

Steering: hydrostatic differential steering

Brakes: Hydraulic caliper disc brakes

Cab: Cab standard.

Production

Original price: $224,000