Challenger 85C - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More
The Challenger 85C tractor is powered by a Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel engine. It has a 10-speed full power shift transmission.
Engine
The engine is a Caterpillar 3176 ATAAC turbocharged intercooled diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled inline with a displacement of 629ci / 10.3L. It has a bore/stroke of 4.92x5.51inches / 125 x 140mm and produces 355hp / 264.7kW of power. The air cleaner is dual dry elements and it has pre-heating through ether injection/block heater. The compression ratio is 16:1 and it is rated at 2100 rpm. The engine is started electrically and has a starter voltage of 12. The oil capacity is 31.7qts / 30.0L and the coolant capacity is 80qts / 75.7L.
Transmission
The transmission is a 10-speed full power shift. Unfortunately, no further details were provided in the .
Brakes
The brakes are hydraulic wet disc brakes. Unfortunately, no further details were provided in the .
Steering
The steering is powered by a Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine. Unfortunately, no further details were provided in the .
Common Problems
Users have reported issues with the crawler drive system. Additionally, some users have reported problems with the hydraulic system, specifically with the wet disc brakes. The cab is also reported to be standard, which some users have found to be lacking in features.
What Users Like
Users appreciate the power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes, which provide excellent control and stopping power. The Challenger 85C is also known for its reliable Caterpillar engine, which provides ample power for a variety of tasks. Additionally, the 10-speed full power shift transmission and hydraulics provide smooth and efficient operation.
Challenger 85C Technical Specifications
Engine Detail | |
|---|---|
| Description | Caterpillar 3176 ATAAC turbocharged intercooled diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacemen | 629ci / 10.3L |
| Bore/strok | 4.92x5.51inches / 125 x 140mm |
| Powe | 355hp / 264.7kW |
| Air Cleane | dual dry elements |
| Pre-heatin | ether injection/block heater |
| Compressio | 16:1 |
| Rated Rp | 2100 |
| Starte | electric |
| Starter Volt | 12 |
| Oil Capacit | 31.7qts / 30.0L |
| Coolant Capacit | 80qts / 75.7L |
Engine | |
| Description | Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl diesel |
Transmission | |
| Description | 10-speed full power shift |
Mechanical | |
| Driv | crawler |
| Description | Power steering/Hydraulic wet disc brakes/Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
| Fue | 209gal / 791.1L |
| Hydraulic Syste | 29gal / 109.8L |
Hydraulics | |
| Typ | closed center |
| Capacit | 29gal / 109.8L |
| Pressur | 2550psi / 175.8bar |
| Valve | 4 |
| Pump Flo | 27gpm / 102.2lpm / 35gpm Optional / 132.5lpm |
| Steering Flo | 61.4gpm / 232.4lpm |
| Steering Press | 6090psi / 419.9bar |
Electrical | |
| Groun | negative |
| Charging Syste | alternator |
| Charging Amp | 115 |
| Batterie | 2 |
| Battery Cc | 900 |
| Battery Volt | 12 |
Power Take Off Pto | |
| Rear Rp | 1000 |
Dimensions And Tracks | |
| Wheelbas | 107.1inches / 272cm |
| Weigh | 33645lbs / 15261kg |
| Description | 30-inch tracks |
Tracks | |
| Widt | 30inches / 76cm |
| Length On Groun | 107.1inches / 272cm |
| Area On Groun | 6428 in²/4.1 m² |
| Ground Pressur | 5.2psi / 0.4bar |