Challenger MT455

The Challenger MT455 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 243 ci 4.0 L engine. The rated power output is 75.2 hp 56.1 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6211 to 8287 pounds.

Overview

	2002 - 2004 MT400 SeriesUtility tractor
2002 - 2004
MT400 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Utility tractor
Built in England
The Challenger MT455 is similar to the Massey Ferguson 4245, 4243, and 4345.

Challenger MT455 Engine
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank	29.1 gal 110.1 L
Cab Fuel tank	34 gal 128.7 L
	50 gal*Optional with cab. 189.2 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT455 Power
PTO (claimed)	75 hp 55.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	63.2 hp 47.1 kW
PTO (tested)	77.9 hp 58.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
SCV flow	10 gpm 37.9 lpm
Total flow	25 gpm 94.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	electronic draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4100 lbs 1859 kg
	6200 lbsOptOptional 2812 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Weight	6211 to 8287 pounds
Front tire	14.9R34
Rear tire	18.4R34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

References
MT400 - Serious Machinery to take on any challenge published in 2002, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 243 ci / 4.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 3054 DITA
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	243 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Pre-heating	thermostart
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed power shuttle
12-speed syncromesh
12-speed mechanical shuttle

Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse syncromesh

Type	syncromesh
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT455 Tires
Ag front	14.9R34
Ag rear	18.4R34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Length	163 inches 414 cm
Width	81 inches 205 cm
Height (ROPS)	104 inches 264 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)	79 inches 200 cm
Height (cab)	101 inches 256 cm

Challenger MT455 Weight
2WD ROPS	6211 lbs 2817 kg
4WD ROPS	6546 lbs 2969 kg
2WD Cab	7735 lbs 3508 kg
4WD Cab	8287 lbs 3758 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1802
Diesel 12-speed 4WD June 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 file
PTO performance
Max power	77.9 hp 58.1 kW
Fuel use	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	75.2 hp 56.1 kW
Fuel use	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	77.5 hp 57.8 kW
Fuel use	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	63.2 hp 47.1 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 2M used for power test.
Max pull	8950 lbs 4059 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT455 tractor photo