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Challenger MT545E

The Challenger MT545E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 165 hp 123.0 kW. Transmission: TechStar.

Engine Power
165 hp 123.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
80 gal 302.8 L
Transmission
TechStar

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Overview

Challenger MT545E tractor photo
2015 - 2020 MT500E SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2015 - 2020
MT500E Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Variants
7718
similar Massey Ferguson model
Challenger MT545E Engine
AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Challenger MT545E Power
Engine (gross)
165 hp 123.0 kW
Engine (max)
200 hp 149.1 kW
PTO (claimed)
135 hp 100.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
PTO (tested)
165.6 hp 123.5 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
Capacity
Fuel
80 gal 302.8 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
8 gal 30.3 L
Hydraulic system
15.9 gal (AP6) 60.2 L
26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing
Capacity
15.9 gal (AP6) 60.2 L
26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
3 or 4
SCV flow
26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Total flow
29 gpm 109.8 lpm
50 gpm*Optional with CVT 189.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at ends)
8900 lbs 4037 kg
15500 lbs*Lift capacity with CVT transmission. 7030 kg
Front Hitch
II
Front lift (at ends)
6200 lbs 2812 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
540/540E/1000/1000E OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
References
MT545E references literature
MT500E Series Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 402 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
402 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.252x4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
165 hp 123.0 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
200 hp 149.1 kW
Air cleaner
dry element
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed six-speed power shift
continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Transmission — AutoPower VI

Transmission
AutoPower VI
Type
six-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission — TechStar

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

Dimensions

Challenger MT545E Tires
Dimensions

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2993: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
OECD 2990: diesel TechStar CVT 4WD
OCED Tractor Test 2993
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD May 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2993 file
PTO performance
Max power
165.6 hp 123.5 kW
Fuel use
9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
154.1 hp 114.9 kW
Fuel use
8.8 gal/hour 33.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
161.6 hp 120.5 kW
Fuel use
9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
Fuel use
9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 3B used for power test.
Max pull
14075 lbs 6384 kg
Gear 1F used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 2990
Diesel TechStar CVT 4WD July 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2990 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
156.1 hp 116.4 kW
Fuel use
9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
164.7 hp 122.8 kW
Fuel use
9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
132.8 hp 99.0 kW
Fuel use
9.2 gal/hour 34.8 l/hour
Pull at 10.12KPH
Max pull
15600 lbs 7076 kg
Pull at 4.19KPH

Photos

Challenger MT545E tractor photo

Challenger MT545E tractor photo

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