Challenger 55


Challenger 55 tractor photo
1996 - 1998
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series map:
45
55
240.0hp
250.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price was $133,000 in 1998
Challenger 55 Engine
Caterpillar 7.2L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank125 gal
473.1 L
Engine details ...
Challenger 55 Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
32-speed creeper
Transmission details ...
Challenger 55 Power
Drawbar (claimed)191 hp
142.4 kW
PTO (claimed)225 hp
167.8 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringdifferential power
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typevariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Pressure2750 psi
189.6 bar
Valves3 or 4
Pump flow31.2 gpm
118.1 lpm
 55 gpm*Optional.
208.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Controldraft control
Rear lift12500 lbs
5670 kg
 15000 lbs*Optional.
6804 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM1000@1900
Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase86 inches
218 cm
Weight26000 lbs
11793 kg
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
References
55 references literature
Challenger 65B published in 1995, by Caterpillar
Challenger 35, 45 and 55 Product Bulletin published in 1995, by Caterpillar
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