Challenger MT565

The Challenger MT565 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 146.2 hp 109.0 kW. Transmission: AutoPower IV. Operating weight: 15555 to 16465 pounds.

Overview

	2002 - 2003 MT500 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2002 - 2003
MT500 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France

Variants
8240	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT565 Engine
SISU 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	108 gal 408.8 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT565 Power
PTO (claimed)	145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	141.1 hp 105.2 kW
PTO (tested)	155.2 hp 115.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpm*Optional, with power shift transmission. 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	14500 lbs 6577 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	111.2 inches 282 cm
Weight	15555 to 16465 pounds
Front tire	14L-16
Rear tire	20.8R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator

References
Challenger MT500/MT600 published in 2002, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 402 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	SISU
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement	402 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.251x4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed full power shift
32-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	wet disc

Transmission — AutoPower IV

Transmission	AutoPower IV
Type	partial power shift
Gears	32 forward and reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.

Dimensions

Challenger MT565 Tires
Ag front	14L-16 (2WD)
	16.9R30 (4WD)
Ag rear	20.8R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.2 inches 282 cm
Length	198 inches 502 cm
Width	98 inches*Minimum width 248 cm
Height (cab)	120 inches 304 cm
2WD Shipping weight	15555 lbs 7055 kg
4WD Shipping weight	16465 lbs 7468 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1848
Diesel 18-speed 4WD February 1999 - June 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1848 file
PTO performance
Max power	155.2 hp 115.7 kW
Fuel use	9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	146.2 hp 109.0 kW
Fuel use	9.3 gal/hour 35.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	152.6 hp 113.8 kW
Fuel use	9.2 gal/hour 34.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	141.1 hp 105.2 kW
Fuel use	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull	13,945 lbs 6325 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT565 tractor photo