Challenger MT485E

The Challenger MT485E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 299 ci 4.9 L engine. The rated power output is 140 hp 104.4 kW. Transmission: TechStar CVT. Operating weight: 15432 lbs 6999 kg.

Overview

	2017 - 2020 MT400E SeriesUtility tractor
2017 - 2020
MT400E Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Utility tractor
Built in France

Variants
6715S	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT485E Engine
AGCO Power 4.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	67 gal 253.6 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	7.9 gal 29.9 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT485E Power
Engine	140 hp 104.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	130 hp 96.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	124.6 hp 92.9 kW
PTO (tested)	144 hp 107.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000 ((Optional))

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	up to 5
Pump flow	26 gpm 98.4 lpm
	29 gpmOptOptional 109.8 lpm
	50 gpmOptOptional 189.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	11244 lbs 5100 kg
Rear Arms	telescopic link end

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	105 inches 266 cm
Weight	15432 lbs 6999 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	175
	240 *Total charging capacity with optional twin 120A system.
Battery volts	12

References
MT400E Series Tractors published in 2016, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 299 ci / 4.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO Power
Configuration	intercooled turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	299 ci 4.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.251x5.276 inches 108 x 134 mm
Emissions	Tier IV
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction
Power	140 hp 104.4 kW
Maximum Power	150 hp 111.9 kW
Fuel system	high-pressure common rail direct injection
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	623 lb-ft 844.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed four-speed power shift
24-speed six-speed power shift
continuously-variable transmission

Transmission — AutoPower IV

Transmission	AutoPower IV
Type	four-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Transmission — AutoPower VI

Transmission	AutoPower VI
Type	six-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Transmission — TechStar CVT

Transmission	TechStar CVT
Type	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT485E Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	105 inches 266 cm
Width	72 inches*Minimum width 182 cm
Shipping weight	15432 lbs 6999 kg
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 3031
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WD October 2016 - 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3031 file
PTO performance
Max power	144 hp 107.4 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	132.4 hp 98.7 kW
Fuel use	8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	139.5 hp 104.0 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	124.6 hp 92.9 kW
Fuel use	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull	12950 lbs 5874 kg
Gear 1B used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT485E tractor photo