Challenger MT555E
The Challenger MT555E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 170 hp 126.8 kW. Transmission: TechStar.
Engine Power
170 hp
126.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
114 gal
431.5 L
Transmission
TechStar
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Overview
 | 2015 - 2020
MT500E SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2015 - 2020 | |
MT500E Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Variants | |
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7719 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT555E Engine | |
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AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Challenger MT555E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 145 hp
108.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 131.7 hp
98.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 184.7 hp
137.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 114 gal
431.5 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal
99.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center load sensing |
Capacity | 26.4 gal
99.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 |
SCV flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Total flow | 29 gpm
109.8 lpm |
39 gpm*Optional with AutoPower VI
147.6 lpm | |
50 gpm*Optional with CVT
189.2 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift (at ends) | 13500 lbs
6123 kg |
16700 lbs*Lift capacity with CVT transmission.
7575 kg | |
Front Hitch | IIIN OptOptional |
Front lift (at ends) | 7954 lbs
3607 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
540E/1000E/1000 OptOptional | |
540/540E/1000/1000E *With CVT transmission. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 117 inches
297 cm |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 MT555E Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 117 inches
297 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 2948: diesel CVT 4WD | |
OECD 2946: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD |
OCED Tractor Test 2948 | |
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Diesel CVT 4WD
2/2016
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2948 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 184.7 hp
137.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.8 gal/hour
37.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 161.1 hp
120.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 181.3 hp
135.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.8 gal/hour
37.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 129.5 hp
96.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Pull at 7.71KPH | |
Max pull | 16095 lbs
7300 kg |
Pull at 2.71KPH | |
OCED Tractor Test 2946 | |
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Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
February 2016 - March 2016,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2946 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 177.6 hp
132.4 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 151.8 hp
113.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour
32.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 170.3 hp
127.0 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 131.7 hp
98.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.8 gal/hour
33.3 l/hour |
Gear 3A used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15825 lbs
7178 kg |
Gear 1E used for pull test. | |
Photos
Challenger MT555E tractor photo
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