Challenger 85D: all source data

All 73 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in Dekalb, Illinois, USA
(no label)Original price was $155,200 in 1997
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed full power shift
Power
Engine (gross)370 hp | 275.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)265 hp | 197.6 kW
PTO (claimed)318 hp | 237.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)271.64 hp | 202.6 kW
PTO (tested)334.95 hp | 249.8 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringhydrostatic differential steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel203 gal | 768.4 L
Hydraulic system29 gal | 109.8 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed-center pressure-compensated
Capacity29 gal | 109.8 L
Pressure2750 psi | 189.6 bar
Valves4
Pump flow27 gpm | 102.2 lpm
Pump flow35 gpm | 132.5 lpm
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM1000@2050
Dimensions
Wheelbase107 inches | 271 cm
Weight34234 lbs | 15528 kg
(no label)25-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps145
Batteries2
Battery CCA900
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3196 ATAAC
(no label)turbocharged intercooled diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement729 ci | 11.9 L
Bore/Stroke5.118x5.906 inches | 130 x 150 mm
Power (gross)370 hp | 275.9 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Pre-heatingether injection
Pre-heatingblock heater
Rated RPM2100
Starter volts12
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)80 qts | 75.7 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity60 qts | 56.8 L

Dimensions

Tracks
Option30-inch track
Option35-inch track
Width25 inches | 63 cm
Length on ground107.1 inches | 272 cm
Area on ground5355 in² | 3.5 m²
Ground pressure6.1 psi | 0.4 bar
Width30 inches | 76 cm
Length on ground107.1 inches | 272 cm
Area on ground6426 in² | 4.1 m²
Ground pressure5.6 psi | 0.4 bar
Width35 inches | 88 cm
Length on ground107.1 inches | 272 cm
Area on ground7497 in² | 4.8 m²
Ground pressure4.4 psi | 0.3 bar
Dimensions
Wheelbase107 inches | 271 cm
Length232 inches | 589 cm
Width120 inches | 304 cm
Height (cab)128 inches | 325 cm
Height (exhaust)144 inches | 365 cm
Operating weight34234 lbs | 15528 kg
Gauge90 inches | 228 cm