Challenger 85E: all source data

All 61 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
Original price$224,000
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 11.9L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed full power shift
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
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringhydrostatic differential steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel280 gal | 1059.8 L
Hydraulic system18 gal | 68.1 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity18 gal | 68.1 L
Pressure2900 psi | 200.0 bar
Valves4
Pump flow40 gpm | 151.4 lpm
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM1000@2050
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.1 inches | 272 cm
Weight34895 lbs | 15828 kg
(no label)25-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps145
Batteries2
Battery CCA900
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3196
(no label)turbocharged intercooled diesel
(no label)6-cylinder 24-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement729 ci | 11.9 L
Bore/Stroke5.118x5.906 inches | 130 x 150 mm
Power (gross)375 hp | 279.6 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2100
Starterelectric
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
Width25 inches | 63 cm
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.1 inches | 272 cm
Length236 inches | 599 cm
Width112 inches | 284 cm
Height (cab)134 inches | 340 cm
Height (exhaust)144 inches | 365 cm
Operating weight34895 lbs | 15828 kg
Max weight (Max)41000 lbs | 18597 kg
Ground clearance14 inches | 35 cm
Gauge90 inches | 228 cm