challenger 55
![]() | 1996 - 1998
Agricultural Crawler tractor | 1996 - 1998 | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1996 - 1998 | |||
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |||
1996 - 1998 | |
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Agricultural Crawler tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $133,000 in 1998 | |
Challenger 55 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 7.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 125 gal
473.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Challenger 55 Transmissions | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
32-speed creeper | |
Transmission details ... |
Challenger 55 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 191 hp
142.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | differential power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Photos | |
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Challenger 55 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated |
Pressure | 2750 psi
189.6 bar |
Valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 31.2 gpm
118.1 lpm |
| 55 gpm*Optional.
208.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | draft control |
Rear lift | 12500 lbs
5670 kg |
| 15000 lbs*Optional.
6804 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 26000 lbs
11793 kg |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Challenger 65B published in 1995, by Caterpillar | |
Challenger 35, 45 and 55 Product Bulletin published in 1995, by Caterpillar |
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