Challenger MT555D

The Challenger MT555D is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402.5 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 170 hp 126.8 kW. Transmission: TechStar CVT. Operating weight: 17000 lbs 7711 kg.

Overview

	2012 - 2014 MT500D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2012 - 2014
MT500D Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Beauvais, France
	Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Original price	$146,656 (2013 classic )
	$171,007 (2013 deluxe )
	$181,317 (2013 deluxe )

Variants
7619	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT555D Engine
AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger MT555D Power
Engine	170 hp 126.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	123.8 hp 92.3 kW
PTO (tested)	173.3 hp 129.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic full locking
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic (optional)
	pneumatic (optional)
Cab standard with air-conditioning. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)

Capacity
Fuel	114 gal 431.5 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	11 gal 41.6 L
Hydraulic system	26.4 gal 99.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Capacity	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
SCV flow	24.3 gpm 92.0 lpm
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpm (optional) 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	electronic lower link draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	12500 lbs (AutoPower) 5670 kg
	11650 lbs (CVT) 5284 kg
Drawbar	Cat. 2

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	117.8 inches 299 cm
Weight	17000 lbs 7711 kg
Front tire	420/85R28
Rear tire	480/80R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	175
	240 *Total capacity with dual 120A alternator option.
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT500D Series published in 2011, by AGCO
Challenger MT500D Series published in 2013, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 402.5 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO Power
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	402.5 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.252x4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Emission control	selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)
Power	170 hp 126.8 kW
Maximum Power	185 hp 138.0 kW
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Air cleaner	dual stage dry
Pre-heating	thermostart
Compression	17.4:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

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

Transmission — AutoPower VI

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

Transmission — TechStar CVT

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

Dimensions

Challenger MT555D Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	117.8 inches 299 cm
Length	200.2 inches 508 cm
Height (cab)	120.8 inches 306 cm
Shipping weight	17000 lbs 7711 kg
Max weight	27560 lbs 12501 kg
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle	3.23 by 80 inches 82 by 2032 mm
Long bar rear axle	3.23 by 105 inches 82 by 2667 mm
Bar rear axle	3.74 by 90 inches 94 by 2286 mm (CVT)
Long bar rear axle	3.74 by 113 inches 94 by 2870 mm (CVT)

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2703: diesel Techstar CVT 4WD
OECD 2758: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 2703
Diesel Techstar CVT 4WD January 2012 - March 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2703 file
PTO performance
Max power	173.3 hp 129.2 kW
Fuel use	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	151.5 hp 113.0 kW
Fuel use	8.8 gal/hour 33.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	161.6 hp 120.5 kW
Fuel use	9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	115.2 hp 85.9 kW
Fuel use	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Pull at 7.44 KPH
Max pull	16860 lbs 7647 kg
Pull at 2.23 KPH

OCED Tractor Test 2758
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD September 2012 - October 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2758 file
PTO performance
Max power	169.9 hp 126.7 kW
Fuel use	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	145.5 hp 108.5 kW
Fuel use	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	162.0 hp 120.8 kW
Fuel use	9.2 gal/hour 34.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	123.8 hp 92.3 kW
Fuel use	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull	14835 lbs 6729 kg
Gear 1F used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT555D tractor photo