challenger mt555b
 | 2004 - 2011
Model year 2004-20072007-2011
MT500B SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 2004 - 2011 | Model year 2004-20072007-2011 | MT500B Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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Model year 2004-20072007-2011 | |||||
MT500B Series | |||||
Row-Crop tractor | |||||
2004 - 2011 | |
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Model year 2004-20072007-2011 | |
MT500B Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Beauvais, France | |
During official OECD testing the Challenger 555B with CVT was unable to meet the advertised 3-point lift of 13,700 pounds. | |
Variants | |
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6485 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
7485 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT555B Engine | |
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Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Challenger MT555B Transmissions | |
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continuously variable transmission | |
32-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger MT555B Power | |
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Engine | 153 hp
114.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 116.5 hp
86.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 141.2 hp
105.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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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. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 100 gal
378.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (AutoPower)
70.0 L |
| 26.4 gal (CVT)
99.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center PFC |
Capacity | 18.5 gal (AutoPower)
70.0 L |
| 26.4 gal (CVT)
99.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Total flow | 29 gpm
109.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 14,700 lbs
6667 kg |
| 13,700 lbs (CVT)
6214 kg |
Front Hitch | optional |
Front lift (at ends) | 5,500 lbs
2494 kg |
| 7700 lbs (optional)
3492 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| 540/540E/1000 OptOptional |
Engine RPM | 540@1890 |
| 540E@1523 |
| 1000@2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 121.4 inches
308 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 118.7 inches
301 cm |
Weight | 14028 to 15060 pounds |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
MT555B Serial Numbers | |
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2004 | N00001 |
2005 | P00001 |
2006 | R00001 |
2007 | S00001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 420 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |