Challenger MT565D
The Challenger MT565D is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402.5 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 180 hp / 134.2 kW. Transmission: TechStar CVT. Operating weight: 17000 lbs 7711 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2012 - 2014
MT500D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
MT500D Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Beauvais, France |
Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Original price | $152,122 (2013 classic ) |
$176,842 (2013 deluxe ) | |
$187,152 (2013 deluxe ) | |
Variants | |
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7620 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT565D Engine | |
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AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT565D Power | |
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Engine | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 137.2 hp
102.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 183.2 hp
136.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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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 (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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E/1000 | |
540E/1000E/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 117.8 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 17000 lbs
7711 kg |
Front tire | 420/85R28 |
Rear tire | 480/80R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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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 | |
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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 | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Maximum Power | 200 hp
149.1 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 | |
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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 MT565D Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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OECD 2704: diesel Techstar CVT 4WD | |
OECD 2756: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD |
OCED Tractor Test 2704 | |
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Diesel Techstar CVT 4WD
January 2012 - March 2012,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2704 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 183.2 hp
136.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.9 gal/hour
37.5 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.3 hp
121.0 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 169.1 hp
126.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 124.4 hp
92.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.5 gal/hour
32.2 l/hour |
Pull at 7.44 KPH | |
Max pull | 16995 lbs
7708 kg |
Pull at 2.63 KPH | |
OCED Tractor Test 2756 | |
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Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
September 2012 - October 2012,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2756 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 178.6 hp
133.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.8 gal/hour
37.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 156.8 hp
116.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.2 gal/hour
34.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 171.5 hp
127.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 137.2 hp
102.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour
32.6 l/hour |
Gear 3A used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15310 lbs
6944 kg |
Gear 1F used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Challenger MT565D based on its 180 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger MT565D.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.2 hrs
Approximately 12.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (114 gal / 431.5 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Challenger MT565D Specification Unit Converter
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