Production | |
Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Beauvais, France | |
The Challenger MT545B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 7480. |
Challenger MT545B Engine | |
Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT545B Transmissions | |
32-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift | |
continuously variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger MT545B Power | |
Engine | 143 hp 106.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 115 hp 85.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 100.4 hp 74.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 125.7 hp 93.7 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control. |
Photos | |
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Capacity | |
Fuel | 71 gal 268.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L |
  | 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
Capacity | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L |
  | 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
Total flow | 29 gpm 109.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | II/III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 9,391 lbs 4259 kg |
  | 11,200 lbs (CVT) 5080 kg |
Front Hitch | optional |
Front lift | 5,500 lbs 2494 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (standard) |
  | 540/540E/1000 OptOptional |
Engine RPM | 540@1980 |
  | 540E@1533 |
  | 1000@2000 |
  | 1000E@1548 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 112.1 inches 284 cm |
Weight | 11052 to 14835 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 580/70R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
MT545B Serial Numbers | |
2004 | N00001 |
2005 | P00001 |
2006 | R00001 |
2007 | S00001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 420 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
Challenger MT500B AutoPower IV Product Information Guide published in 2004, by AGCO | |
Challenger MT500B Series published in 2005, by AGCO | |
Challenger MT500B TECHstar CVT Product Information Guide published in 2004, by AGCO | |
Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007 |
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Updated on October 21, 2022 |