• Challenge Champ 185 Series programmable hydraulic paper cutter with touchscreen display, side tables, and precision backgauge system
  • Challenge 185 Blade View
  • Challenge Champ 185 Cutter Clamp Pressure Adjustment Knob
  • Champ 185 Cutter close up image
  • Challenge Champ 185 Pro Paper Cutter cut screen
  • Challenge Champ 185 Pro Paper Cutter job run screen
  • The Challenge CHAMP 185 and 185Pro Paper Cutters
  • The Challenge "Pro" Control System Demonstration and Instructional Video
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Challenge Champ 185 Series

Challenge Champ 185 Series

Item Number: CMC-185CHA-MT
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CHAMP 185 Hydraulic Paper Cutter

USA-built hydraulic cutter with 18.5″ width and heavy-duty clamping for crisp, repeatable cuts on hard stocks. Compact footprint rolls through a 36″ doorway.


Key Features

  • Hydraulic power for both clamping and cutting (up to ~2,350 lb clamp force)
  • Narrow footprint; moves through a standard 36″ doorway
  • Adjustable clamp pressure for hard and delicate stocks
  • Front safety tilt shield or optional light beams
  • Digital backgauge readout; micro-adjust knob
  • Red LED cut-line light; maintenance-free LED
  • Heavy-duty welded steel frame; lockable casters
  • 120V single-phase (standard); global single-phase options available

CHAMP 185Pro Highlights

  • 7.1″ color touchscreen, adjustable angle
  • 99 programs; 99 cuts per program; loop/repeat commands
  • On-the-fly program tweaks to correct printer registration wander

Specifications — General

Cutting Width 18.5″ / 470 mm
Clamp Opening 3.25″ / 82 mm
Minimum Cut (w/ false clamp) 0.75″ / 19 mm
Minimum Cut 1.75″ / 45 mm
Table — In Front of Knife 13.25″ / 337 mm
Table — Behind Knife 19″ / 482 mm
Table Height 36″ / 914 mm

Specifications — Dimensions

Overall Width (no side tables) 33.5″ / 851 mm
Overall Depth 43.5″ / 1,107 mm
Overall Height 56″ / 1,423 mm
Net Weight (approx.) 755 lb / 342 kg
Shipping Weight (approx.) 920 lb / 417 kg

Specifications — Electrical

Standard Single-phase, 60 Hz, 120 V, 14 A (20 A service)
Optional Single-phase, 60 Hz, 220 V, 10 A (20 A service)
Optional (CE) Single-phase, 50 Hz, 230 V, 10 A (20 A service)

Options & Accessories (List)

Foot Pedal Clamping $475
Field Installation Kit $781
Table Extensions 12″×19″ (tilt models) $830
Inlaid HSS Knife #74012-1 $325
Plastic Cutting Sticks (per stick) #74055 $2.40
False Clamp Plate #74015 $275
Book Trimming False Clamp Plate #74015-2 $330
Jogging Aid #A-12608-2 $78
Knife Lifter Assembly #A-74050 $130
Shell 46 Hydraulic Oil (3 qt) #S-1991-3 $225

Applications

Book blocks and covers, card and tag stocks, NCR forms, trimming for brochures and sell sheets, thick media finishing

Benefits

  • Fast setup and repeatable output for short or long runs
  • Accurate cuts on hard stocks with adjustable clamp force
  • Safer operation with shield or light beams and lock-out power
  • Compact footprint suits tight shop layouts

Includes: HSS knife, 3 cutting sticks, jogging aid, tool kit, operations manual, knife change holder. CE/ULcUL listed. 1-year warranty. Specifications subject to change.

Meta: USA-built CHAMP 185 hydraulic paper cutter with 18.5″ width, LED cut line, Pro touchscreen option, and 120V power. Compact, precise, and production-ready.

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