Challenger 85D

Production: 1996 - 1997  

Production
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Type:	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price:	$155,200 (1997 )

Challenger 85D 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
Chassis:	crawler
Steering:	hydrostatic differential steering
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmission:	10-speed full power shift

Capacity
Fuel:	203 gal 768.4 L
Hydraulic system:	29 gal 109.8 L

Hydraulics
Type:	closed-center pressure-compensated
Capacity:	29 gal 109.8 L
Pressure:	2750 psi 189.6 bar
Valves:	4
Pump flow:	27 gpm 102.2 lpm
35 gpm 132.5 lpm *Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent*Optional
Rear RPM:	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM:	1000@2050

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	145
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	900
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3196 ATAAC
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	729 ci 11.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.118x5.906 inches 130 x 150 mm
Power (gross):	370 hp 275.9 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Pre-heating:	ether injection
block heater
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L
Coolant capacity:	80 qts 75.7 L

Transmission
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	60 qts 56.8 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	107 inches 271 cm
Length:	232 inches 589 cm
Width:	120 inches 304 cm *Width with 30-inch tracks.
Height (cab):	128 inches 325 cm
Height (exhaust):	144 inches 365 cm
Operating weight:	34234 lbs 15528 kg
Gauge:	90 inches 228 cm