Production | |
Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Beauvais, France | |
Original price | $106,727 (2009 AutoPower 2WD ) |
$119,986 (2009 AutoPower 4WD ) | |
$128,809 (2009 CVT 4WD ) |
Challenger MT555B Engine | |
Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT555B Transmissions | |
24-speed partial power shift | |
continuously variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger MT555B Power | |
Engine (gross) | 160 hp 119.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp 96.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 119.6 hp 89.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 171.4 hp 127.8 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic temperature control. |
Photos | |
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Capacity | |
Fuel | 98 gal 370.9 L |
AP6 Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
CVT Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal 99.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
AP6 Capacity | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
CVT Capacity | 26.4 gal 99.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 to 5 |
Total flow | 29 gpm 109.8 lpm |
  | 39 gpm*Optional with CVT transmission. 147.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | 2/3N |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15,240 lbs 6912 kg |
  | 14,283 lbs (CVT) 6478 kg |
Front Hitch | optional |
Front lift (at ends) | 8,800 lbs 3991 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 (1.375) |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 113.8 inches 289 cm |
Weight | 15000 to 16835 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
Challenger MT555B attachments | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
  | 150 OptOptional |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 420 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
Challenger MT500B Series published in 2008, by AGCO | |
Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007 |
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Updated on October 21, 2022 |